Opinion
I don't know what year it is
Last week I had the unfortunate experience of walking out the door to see my car had been hit. An hour later, police report in hand, information exchanged I finally headed home. A day or so later...
Letter to the Editor: In appreciation of the Iowa Educators
This was shared with Vinton Today in dedication to our Vinton-Shellburg Educators. Teachers, thanks for all that you do, for making the best of this new year. ---I believe in Iowa Educators!On be...
Letter to the Editor: At what cost?
Dear Editor,These are trying times for a lot of people. There are families in our town wondering how they’re going to pay their rent/mortgage. There are people wondering where their next meal is...
Letter to the Editor: This 4th in Vinton
This 4th was not a celebration, clearly, but a recognition of the boundaries of our illusions of freedom and that our institutions have all but collapsed, long hollowed of all Spirit that ever in...
Letter to the Editor: Candidate Ivy Schuster
Funding is still the single most important factor when supporting our children's education, but it is not the only issue. At a recent panel on challenges and opportunities in Iowa education hosted by ...
Letter to the Editor: Take Heart
Take heart Patty,Just look at the venom of Linsey and Gould! These leftist - may I say Maxist Socialist, want us on the other side to shut up. They are the ones who wish to end the 1st and...
Letter to the Editor: Happy to be in Vinton
Dear Editor, It’s been a little over a year since my wife became a resident of VGH Nursing and Rehab. The recommendations were correct!As a result, our daughter moved from Hiawatha to Vinton so I co...
Biting my nails and over nails, screws and other debris
Just about a month ago, give or take, I had some work done on my '99 Lexus. She's coming up on 130,000 miles so I figure if I don't hit a deer, it should last me another 4 or 5 years. It's my way of r...
80,000 Lbs vs. motorcycles or dumb drivers
There are a few things that irritate me when driving. Mostly it has to do with people who have no idea how a semi driver thinks. I was driving on the interstate the other day, going the posted 70...
Letter to the Editor: Secrets
“There are no secrets that time does not reveal.” Jean RacineDid you know the Vinton City Council has been keeping a dirty little secret since March 26th? Did you know that on December ...