It's just a flower

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 10, 2023 11:13 am

Sometimes the little things bring good memories. Somewhere in the area there might still be a huge Christmas cactus taking up window space. I have a smaller version of the same plant in my kitchen window.

Letter to the Editor: What's up Doc?

VINTON TODAY
March 10, 2023 11:03 am

Dear Editor, Channel 9 said that Pamela Ewell, our superintendent here in Benton Community, (they should note that she prefers the title Dr. to be added before her name) said that she will still "fight" to see these changes made in the district.

Iowa could finally Ban the Dog Breed Bans

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 7, 2023 10:28 pm

The discussion of what kind of dog you can own, and the ridiculous idea that a dog's heritage can be determined by someone who is not trained to do so has always hit me as odd.

Letter to the Editor: Vote NO!

VINTON TODAY
March 6, 2023 6:15 pm

Dear Editor, A little over 5 years ago, we made the decision to move out of Cedar Rapids (and the Cedar Rapids Community School District) back to my hometown of Norway.

$48 million project who decides and who gets to pay

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2023 12:06 pm

The Benton Community School District is seeking the approval of voters in the district to pass a 48.5 million dollar referendum. A special election will be held tomorrow, March 7.

Letter to the Editor: Vote NO!

VINTON TODAY
March 3, 2023 1:14 pm

Dear Editor, Just a reminder.If the Benton Community School election passes it will add $405 in taxes to every $100000 assessed valuation. Remember how they increase valuation just a couple years ago? This tax will only affect property owners in the district.

I see your city streets and will top it with a country road

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 3, 2023 12:05 pm

The topic of roads is on the minds of some this week. I had a note from Zale Owens who sent in pictures of the roads in his part of the county. "I'm writing in to show the rural road conditions in Vinton.

Letter to the Editor: C'mon Man

VINTON TODAY
February 28, 2023 11:52 am

C’mon City of Vinton!  I’ve lived here 15 years and during that time, I have only seen one small stretch of the old town streets made new. All the newer parts of town get the new roads and “heavens above” new sidewalks.

Reading my mind: 16

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 26, 2023 11:35 pm

I think I must've hit "officially old and sappy." Tonight while saving some family photos I looked at one from six years ago. Rarely do we have family photos taken.

Politician Promotes Polishing Pot Policies for the Public

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2023 12:13 am

It has been reported that some Iowa lawmakers have been rolling some reefers full of that Wacky Tobaccy. Now they are pondering the possibility of hashing out a new law that would legalize the herb, marijuana that is, in Iowa.