No News Is Good News

VINTON TODAY
February 12, 2018 12:00 am

Last week, I was doing my usual, "how many stories do we have for today's email?" query, and found we had 3. Three? That's all? I mean sure some days we run around 15, sometimes close to 20.

Watching the SOTUS with my Eyes Shut

VINTON TODAY
January 31, 2018 12:00 am

I admit it, I love politics. Most of all I love the funny things that happen in politics. Sometimes, there are things that are just glaringly funny.

To the Editor: ALEC continues to work to keep Iowa's working class down

VINTON TODAY
January 23, 2018 12:00 am

By Jim Hessenius OurState Senator Tim Kapucian and Representative Dawn Pettingillhave sold our public service people down the river in the name of progress.

Letter to the Editor: Government shutdown a result of failures

VINTON TODAY
January 20, 2018 12:00 am

The Federal government shutdown demonstrates political failures on multiple levels by the majority party, to wit: 1: Failure by the majority whips (Senator Cornyn and Representative Scalise) to broker the political deals necessary to ensure a unified vote of their party.

Animal protection laws: Iowa's among weakest in nation, says group

4TH ST. DINER
January 19, 2018 12:00 am

Imagine getting a phone call from your favorite TV character, at 2:52 a.m. That actually happened to me, sort of, this week. I didn't hear the phone, which sleeps in another room, but at 2:52 a.

Baseball vs. Life: A new season

VINTON TODAY
January 18, 2018 12:00 am

Emily Cashman decorates for Valentine's Day at Flowers by Nature's Corner. By Dean Close, Editor Out of sight, invisible as you look over the frozen, barren terrain, await the seeds of spring; the perennial hope of beautiful flowers and green grass, just waiting for a bit longer until it's time to fill the world with their brightness and the inspiring fragrances of the new season.

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.