Opinion
Farewell Ruth Bader Ginsberg
It seems that 2020 keeps packing in the surprises. We still have a little over 3 months left before we can say it's over, and I'm not even going to ask, "What ELSE could go wrong?"The passing of Supre...
Letter to the Editor: Healthcare
By Ivy Shuster, Democratic candidate for Iowa State Senate District 38 (Benton, Iowa, and Poweshiek counties)There are two ways to save money in healthcare. The first is by ramping up preventive careâ...
Letter to the Editor: Coronavirus Poem
We live in a scaryWorld todayIt's different thanBeforeNo more hugs kissingOur happiness gone awayLike never beforeThe virus has taken ourLoved ones awayFamilies sufferingLike never beforeThe fear of t...
Letter to the Editor: Conservation needs to be a Priority in Iowa's budget
By Ivy Schuster, Democratic Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 38Â From the time that I have spent talking to local farmers, a constant theme emerges: farmers want to be the best stewards of the...
Letter to the Editor: Voting by mail would solve a lot of problems
Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in it's entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted is the County Board of Elections and the United States Pos...
Things you aren't ready for when you sign up for this job
I've been pondering the storm damage I've seen over the last 12 days in our county. For several hours since the storm hit, I drove around taking pictures. I spent time between shots just observing the... Letter to the Editor: KUDOS, KUDOS, KUDOS
To our city administrators and city government for providing a brush dump for our citizens to use. To our city crews who work tirelessly and quickly to clear our streets and city park...
Letter to the Editor: Beware of Fraudulent Phone Calls
Dear Editor,In these days of pandemic because people are staying home more, there is reason to be even more cautious, especially those of us over 65, of whom some are not as discerning as others. Scam...
Letter to the Editor: Missing sign, sign of closed minds
Dear Editor, I own my home here in Vinton. I was born and raised here...taught school in Kansas until 2006...and returned home in May of 2007. It's a shame that a person who believes strongly in som...
Enough is enough!
By Pastor Matt HantzBlessed Hope Community ChurchSeriously. Knock it off! At some point I’m starting to feel like a frustrated parent who wants to send 2020 to its room with no dinner.&n...