Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to caring people in Vinton
Dear Editor, An elderly couple in Vinton took it upon themselves to clean up the landscaping area around the Vinton Library recently. They pulled every single weed by hand! I know this because it was ...
The town/county is going to the dogs, just not Pitbulls
In Chapter 6 of the Vinton City Ordinances, under "Dangerous and Vicious Animals" number 1 on the list that is prohibited are animals like liions, tigers and bears (oh my) you also can't have jaguar...
Letter to the Editor: Make sure criticisms are appropriately directed
Dear Editor No one is going to suggest the economy is where we want it to be right now. But it's important to keep in mind that economy is not a domestic issue - it's a global issue impacted by global...
Letter to the Editor: Where are we Headed?
Dear Editor: Where are we headed? As we look for solutions to our Nation’s problems, it is important to know who we are and where we are headed. Our form of government, our idea...
Reading my mind: Duck!
I have to admit that watching the weather on Tuesday night did not give me a good feeling. That sinking feeling is getting to be almost too normal in our neck of the woods. While visiting with so... Letter to the Editor: Let's be Positive
Dear Editor,As we celebrate independence and freedom at this time of year, let's take a moment to remember all the positive things that have happened in the last 18 months.- A $1.2 trillion infrastruc...
Letter to the Editor: Independence Day
Dear Editor:If you have not read this for a while or perhaps you have never read the beginning of this Document - thus:"In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united ...
Letter to the Editor: SCOTUS and Responsibility
Dear Editor: Greetings and salutations. It was an interesting discussion on the aspects of the SCOTUS decision on reversing ROE V WADE. This was never law as some have stated as t...
Letter to the Editor: So, what happened with Roe V Wade on June 24 2022
Dear Editor, So, what happened yesterday when the SCOTUS overturned Roe AND Casey? The “AND” is important because THAT is what prompted a review of Roe. The short answer for us here in Iowa i...
Great Events for a Great Little Town
Every year I am in awe of the things that the Vinton Parks and Recreation do for our little town. They have a host of activities going year-round for the kids. Even in the winter, there pull-out bingo...