Opinion
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....
Adios Sam, and waiting for another phone call
If you have ever watched the show Dharma and Greg, do it.
That wasn't the point I wanted to make, but still, do it.
In the show, Dharma had a dog named Stinky.
Stinky then had his own do...
How you can help Vinton's Post 57 Legion: Show up
Question: What does a school cross country meet on the south edge of Vinton have to do with a meeting of veterans that takes place on the west edge of town.
Answer: Nothing, but this: Both the youn...
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to the people of Vinton
To the good people of Vinton,
I am a proud alum of the Iowa Braille & Sight Saving School from 1964 to 1972. On behalf of myself and fellow classmates, I would like to express my deepest thanks t...
Buddy Check 22: Help look out for our soldiers and veterans
I checked on a Buddy today.
Did you?
A year ago, on Aug. 22, 2015, a group of veterans started a Facebook movement called Buddy Check 22. The goal is for someone to contact a veteran on the 22nd...
Dis-sing English, from a dis-tance
When you stop to think about the English language, you have to come to the conclusion that whoever it was that decided what words are words and what words are not was an entirely dislogical person.
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A world without you
Hey, you.
Yes, you.
We need to talk.
I saw you the other day, as we gathered, yet again, to remember someone who died way too young.
I caught that look in your eye that tells me you wonder...
Peeking at the guest book; a beginner's guide to grief
"You gave away one of our secrets," said Frank, the Funeral Home Guy.
We had just buried my mom " and three weeks to the day later, my grandfather " when I wrote the followin...