Letter to the Editor: Capt Gary Barnhill - F-105 pilot based in Udorn Thailand

VINTON TODAY
April 4, 2024 11:10 am

Editor:I was based at   UpTApao Royal Thai Navy Airfield - ThailandOne of my last refueling flights in Thailand was a cell of two KC-135s and a flight of 4 F-105 out of Udorn Thailand - going not know where.

Basketball

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 2, 2024 11:43 am

It's funny how the game of basketball conjures up memories for me, and not good ones. When I was a teenager, baseball/softball was more my game. That started in the backyard of the neighbor.

Happy Easter!

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 29, 2024 11:45 am

Hopefully, most of you will be able to spend time with your family this weekend.   The kids will be able to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt provided by the local Kiwanis Club with the help of the residents at Windsor Manor and the Easter Bunny of course.

"Cor·rup·tion" Defined

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 28, 2024 12:07 pm

First I need to set the record straight. If you read the last opinion piece about the “F***” word....In that article I misspoke in the section concerning the role of the sheriff in the narrative.

If Biden loses, it will be because Democrats defeated him

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 27, 2024 1:52 pm

By Dave NaglePresident Joe Biden performed a remarkable, some would say historical, State of the Union address that sent Democratic hopes soaring toward his reelection chances.

Letter to the Editor: Racoon Bounty - No!

VINTON TODAY
March 26, 2024 7:56 pm

Dear Editor,I am writing to urge the state lawmakers from Benton County to reject Iowa House File 2665, which proposes the implementation of a raccoon bounty program.

He's all out of F**** with which he can give

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 26, 2024 4:49 pm

Editor’s note: This story was corrected. I misunderstood the chain of events when the sheriff entered the narrative. His presence was REQUESTED as a witness to the camera removal.

BENTON COUNTY RESIDENTS - Your attention is needed

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 25, 2024 11:52 am

On tomorrow's Supervisor's agenda there are two VERY IMPORTANT items on the agenda. Number 8 at 9:01 a.m. and number 15 at 9:30 a.m.9:01 a.m.Sue Wilber the Benton County HR director has a discussion   on the agenda concerning  Iowa Code 2001: Section 331.

Letter to the Editor: Net zero wise or foolish

VINTON TODAY
March 17, 2024 8:07 pm

Editor:This past March 11 - the second Monday was an appointed meeting of the Ancient Order of Quiet Birdmen.  As you will learn, all members are experienced aviators.

Don't do away with county compensation boards

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH
March 13, 2024 10:45 am

By Robert LeonardSome of the very worst elected public officials in Iowa are members of our county boards of supervisors. Sure, there are some fine ones, but many don’t have the sense God gave a goose.