Who knew? I sure didn't!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 20, 2024 11:51 am

It's always like Christmas opening the email "box." You never know what kind of junk mail you'll get, or the things that make me ask, "How didn't I know that?" It was the latter tonight.

Happy Father's Day!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 15, 2024 9:46 pm

Tomorrow is Father's Day. Or depending on when you read this, today or yesterday is or was Father's Day. I always have found it touching to find people my age and older who still miss their parents when they're gone.

Public Comments at Benton County Supervisor's Meeting 6/4/24

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 9, 2024 5:56 pm

Because of the pared-down minutes that will now be given to the public courtesy of the Iowa Public Information Board's guidance, ironic isn't it, I'll attempt to transcribe as best as I can comments from the meeting as this information will no longer be part of the meeting minutes.

Things you don't expect with this job

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
June 7, 2024 10:46 am

If I had to pick the best part of this job, it would be the stories that cross my desk that I know will make people smile. Then there are the weekly antics at the government level that always make me say, "You just can't make this stuff up!" But then there are days like yesterday.

Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton

VINTON TODAY
June 3, 2024 10:33 am

My name is Garrison Reekers and I would like to express my support for Ted Paxton as the next Sheriff for Benton County. I worked for 31 years in law enforcement, the last 15 plus years were with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office prior to leaving in January of 2022.

Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton

VINTON TODAY
June 3, 2024 10:23 am

Dear Editor,To the citizens of Benton County, I am very pleased to write this in support of Ted Paxton, candidate for Sheriff. I have professionally known Ted for over 20 years and can speak to his integrity and professionalism as a law enforcement officer.

Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton

VINTON TODAY
June 3, 2024 10:23 am

Dear Editor,My name is Chief Jeffrey Bunn with the Meskwaki Nation Police Department. In 1998 I became the Chief of Police in State Center, Marshall County, Iowa.

Letter to the Voters of Benton County: Ted Paxton

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2024 11:52 am

Dear Residents,  I'm Ted Paxton and I am seeking the office of Sheriff in Benton County. I have been a Benton County resident since 2014 and I currently serve as the Chief of Police in Vinton.

Please take time to read...

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 31, 2024 11:17 am

...the articles concerning the Candidate Forum. At this event those that were present were able to get a better feel for the candidates that are running for office.

Letter to the Editor: Support for Ted Paxton

VINTON TODAY
May 31, 2024 10:58 am

Dear Editor,During my tenure as Mayor of Eldora, Iowa, Ted Paxton was the Police Chief.   He did a fine job in this position.  I considered him a man of integrity and a hard working individual.