Republican Candidates share their perspectives on issues for Senate District 42

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 23, 2022 12:30 am

In small-town politics, and with its first in the nation status for caucuses, Iowans are probably more likely to get involved in their politics. As I sat in on the Republican candidate forum on Saturday morning for the Senate District 42 candidates, I found myself passing out grades as each speaker answered questions and I was left with a few conclusions.

Letter to the Editor: Persecution of library director and staff

VINTON TODAY
May 22, 2022 10:19 pm

Dear Editor,As someone who grew up in Iowa, I am appalled at the persecution that you and a group of “Christian” community members have launched against the director and staff of the Vinton Public Library.

Letter to the Editor: DOD IG report to Congress

VINTON TODAY
May 20, 2022 9:32 am

Dear Editor,  On May 18th  this AM Representative Mike Gallager (R) Wisconsin speaking on Fox News reported testimony from the Department of Defense Inspector General to the Foreign Services Committee that:1.

Letter to the Editor: In support of Colman Silbernagel

VINTON TODAY
May 18, 2022 2:32 pm

Dear Editor, This spring, Benton County and rural Linn County Republicans face a situation again that we faced just two years ago: a contested senate primary.

Letter to the Editor: Abortion Law

VINTON TODAY
May 16, 2022 3:55 pm

Dear Editor:Here are some of the facts about this pro-abortion bill that failed in the United States Senate:This bill would have legalized abortion up to the moment of birth.

Reading my mind: Neighbors

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
May 14, 2022 2:29 pm

Saturday morning I woke up to see that some idiot, and I say that kindly, set fire to Riverside Park and did thousands of dollars of other damage in the area.

Letter to the Editor: Dr. Bernard Nathanson

VINTON TODAY
May 6, 2022 4:33 pm

Dear Editor, Have you ever heard of a man named Dr. Bernard Nathanson? Here are some things that you might want to know about him:*He was a professionally well-recognized and successful New York obstetrician and gynecologist.

Letter to the Editor: Voting Ease or Difficulty

VINTON TODAY
May 3, 2022 12:05 am

Dear Editor:  On this day May 2, a letter appeared in the CR Gazette attempting to indicate how difficult it would be for the disabled or those without transportation to get to the polls to vote.

Letter to the Editor: Rebuttal

VINTON TODAY
April 30, 2022 1:03 pm

Editor: RE: Ms. GouldYou say I only know half of the story, so what is the other half I seem to have missed?  What do you glean from the misinformation media?  So then you are an expert on military tactics and strategy?  So where did you go to “boot camp” and where did you go to Officer Candidate School? Where did you go to Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff School and finally Air War College?  O.

Letter to the Editor: 84 billion -- some say 85

VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2022 6:51 pm

Dear Editor, Thanks to all for their comments.   What was not considered by the naysayers was how much equipment given to the Afghani armed forces was given up when they dropped their weapons and deserted their army in the face of the Taliban - when U.