"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.

Letter to the Editor: Benton Community special election

VINTON TODAY
March 7, 2024 12:38 pm

Dear Editor, Striking to me how many citizens opt out of local and national elections. Case in point, 75% of eligible voters decided to stay home

Be careful who you vote for

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 4, 2024 5:13 pm

The cat is out of the bag. If you want to win in Benton County, you have to run as a Republican. There's nothing like hearing a political candidate tell a crowd that when asked what party they would be registering as.

Letter to the Editor: Trump speaks code to his followers

VINTON TODAY
March 4, 2024 4:20 pm

Dear Editor:Beware of people who are oblivious to the obvious.  People who lose an election, and believe they won.  Not based on evidence.  But based on what they “feel.