Opinion
A Teacher's Encouragement
As a child, I grew up in rural Kansas. We were only able to get reception for two television stations in the small community that we lived in, so television wasn't a large focus of our lives. But...
To the Editor: Thoughts on Trump, Sessions and the GOP control of government
By Rosemary Schwartz
UPDATE: Popular vote totals, Nov. 29, Clinton 64,869,961 or 48% of the vote, Trump 62,536,045 or 46.27%. Clinton's margin has increased to 2,333,916. Even with the recounts cur...
Letter to the Editor: Reader's take on President Elect Trump Appointments
Dear Editor
John's Rant:
Oh boy! Here we go the Democrat narrative playing out over the nomination of Senator Jeff Session to be the new Attorney General. Senator Session has a long record ...
Letter to the Editor: To My Friends on the Left and the Right
To my friends on the "Left" of the political spectrum. I would ask that you just try to take a breath and try to relax. I know that you are a little scared. I know this is not what you want...
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Grassley
Dear Editor,
Senator Chuck Grassley is one of Iowa's greatest champions in Washington D.C. Unlike so many people we send to D.C., Grassley has not lost his Iowa values and continues to represe...
Congregation Celebrates Pastor
The assembly of believers at HCF, Vinton, want to publicly celebrate and acknowledge our love, honor and appreciation for our Sr Pastor and Shepherd, Pastor Bob Gaston during this October's Pastor App... From a hammer to a hand-held; a history of news technology
When I teach children about my job, I always take a hammer to class. That's because the first news items were nailed to the posts along ancient city streets. That's why when we refer to something bein... To the Editor: Don't give up; instead, look up, and then vote
By Julie Hansen
To the Editor:
I write this as a citizen and member of the faith community. Most, if not all of us, have felt the need to pinch ourselves during this election season. The TV soun...
Letter to the Editor: Deplorable Voter supports Trump
Dear Editor,
I am a Trump voter. Hillary calls me deplorable and perhaps un-reconcilable.; which basically means un-reconcilable to God's graces and forgiveness.
How deplorable is HRC when ...
Letter to the Editor - Candidates Should Care About Smaller Towns Too
Dear Editor,
All of us here in Vinton know we are not the biggest town with the most people.
Because of that, it's not acceptableto be forgotten about by political candidates seeking our votes....