Letter to the Editor: Moral Compass Spinning

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2022 11:50 am

Dear Editor,  So many things are happening in our country that defies common sense. It absolutely blows me away when I read or learn of unbelievable situations that have and are occurring! Things that are being allowed or applauded should cause any person with a working mind and a moral compass to wonder what is happening to our country.

Letter to the Editor: A Rebuttal

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2022 2:37 am

Editor:From Lindsey,  Good Grief!  “. Both Putin and Trump expected Trump to win a second term. When he didn't win, Trump was prepared to disregard our election process and proclaim himself the winner.

Letter to the Editor: What to Look for in Accessible Homes

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2022 9:54 pm

By Patrick YoungBuying a home is a big decision, and it’s something that should be well-thought-out. There are a lot of things to consider, such as location, size, price, and accessibility.

Letter to the Editor: A history lesson from 1963

VINTON TODAY
April 2, 2022 10:42 pm

Editor: There is a history that is germane today even though it occurred 59-54 years ago.  That period was when I was on active duty USAF.

Reading my mind: Yippie-ki-yay

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 31, 2022 9:32 pm

There are very few actors and actresses that I love to see in the movies. But one of them I love is Bruce Willis. The guy has been fortunate to be able to find the funniest writers for his TV series "Moonlighting" with Cybil Shephard back in the 80s to all of the quirky lines he said in the movies.

Letter to the Editor: What is a woman?

VINTON TODAY
March 24, 2022 10:01 pm

Editor: So President Biden’s Supreme Court Nominee. Ketanji Brown -Jackson,  cannot define what is a “woman”?  I don’t have that problem as I have lived with a woman for north of fifty years.

Stupid Criminals: Judge Told Him Not to Escape

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 23, 2022 7:32 pm

The rest of the headline reads, "and Then He Escaped." This was from a news release that came in from the Federal Court in Cedar Rapids. I receive news releases every day from the federal court system, concerning cases that have been prosecuted and the outcome.

Reading my mind: Wonder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 23, 2022 11:21 am

Sometimes you need a reminder to stop and take a look around you. Take in the scenery. The other day I had my two-year-old granddaughter strapped into the backseat of the car.

Letter to the Editor: Gas Prices

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2022 11:28 pm

Dear Editor, This should make Americans ask the fundamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides?  After all, they both sell energy to all United States citizens.

Reading my mind: Gravida

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 17, 2022 10:12 pm

If I died tonight, I would die one proud mama. For years I've known that my kids were stubborn. They will dig their heels in when they believe that they are right and will not back down.