The President's indefensible word, and its undeniable truth around the world

4TH ST. DINER
January 12, 2018 12:00 am

Breaking news: President Trump has said something crude, offensive and racially and culturally insensitive -- again. Unless you have been in a manhole for the past 24 hours, you have heard that Mr.

Letter to the Editor: Trump Presidential Accomplishments

VINTON TODAY
January 11, 2018 12:00 am

Dear Editor, Breaking News - Just in: (1)A seven Trillion Dollar gain in GDP since the November 8thelection - wow! Major Corporations giving long deserved bonuses to their employees.

When Oprah has her Aha Moment

VINTON TODAY
January 11, 2018 12:00 am

Dear Oprah, I know there's a chorus of people wanting you to run for office in 2020. You probably will, because after all, the ego is a terrible thing to waste.

Letter to the Editor: Writer Encourages Reader to Stay informed

VINTON TODAY
January 8, 2018 12:00 am

Dear Editor, On Monday 8 January at 10am the Iowa General Assembly begins the 2018 portion of its work.For over a decade now Iowa citizens have been able to use the internet to listen to the live floor proceedings of the House and Senate, and for the past several years a live streaming video cast for both chambers has also been available.

To the Editor: How tax cut will kill Social Security

VINTON TODAY
December 29, 2017 12:00 am

To the Editor: "Starving The Beast" is a political strategy currently being happily employed by American conservatives to limit social security spending by cutting taxes.

Living Life Blind

VINTON TODAY
December 19, 2017 12:00 am

Tonight, well, this morning since I couldn't sleep, I thought I might as well get out of bed for the second time and write a column about what I'm thinking about.

The Christmas most like Christmas

VINTON TODAY
December 17, 2017 12:00 am

By Dean Close, Editor When I look back on my own personal history of Christmas, I can think of several years when the holiday had special meaning for me.

Outstanding in the rain, but not in our field: How media measures up in a new millenium

VINTON TODAY
December 1, 2017 12:00 am

It was not the retractions, or apologies, made by the leaders of well-known organizations after big errors, that should make Americans shake their head most as we ponder the state of U.

Letter to the Editor: Concern over the future of Medicaid

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2017 12:00 am

To the Editor: I am very concerned about your attacks on our citizens who are mostvulnerable when a medical emergency occurs. Our former Governordismantled a Medicaid program that was well run and efficient.

Letter to the Editor: Retroactive Medicaid Enrollment

VINTON TODAY
November 10, 2017 12:00 am

To the Editor, Iowa's Medicaid program has contained a clause allowing people to enroll in Medicaid 90 days after they've used the services of a hospital or healthcare provider.