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CITY OF VINTON COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 -- 7:00 PM
CITY OF VINTONCOUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 -- 7:00 PMVINTON CITY HALL, 110 W 3RD STREET, VINTONWatch live at https://www.youtube.com/@CityofVintonIAhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/891353683...
Letter to the Editor: 9/11 - We have long forgotten and remembered little.
Dear Editor, I had some thoughts on the morning of 9/12/2001. Sadly I believe it shows we have learned little and remembered little. Once a year our politicians get to show how much they "care", that ...
Letter to the Editor: WHO AM I VOTING FOR - AND WHY?????
WHO AM I VOTING FOR - AND WHY????? That comes the moment when someone says, 1."I can't believe you would vote for Trump.” I simply reply, “I'm not voting for Trump.” I'm voting for the Firs...
Letter to the Editor: MAGA and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Dear Editor, Following is an Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Statement about what MAGA means – it is not copyrighted so I assume it can be published without restriction. I have written before ...
Letter to the Editor: Understanding Insurance Companies
Dear Editor, $250,000, now $140,000! And hopefully, not another high-dollar payout claim that’s possible. But what a RELIEF that the supervisors reassured the taxpayers of Benton County that we are ...
Boomfest/Boomtown brings the fun!
It was another great weekend in Vinton thanks in a huge part to the behind the scenes residents who organize, plan and then set up the events for Boomfest and Boomtown. On Friday night a team was mark... Letter to the Editor: Democratic Party explained AGAIN
Dear Editor, I thought I had straightened everyone out with a response in January concerning the use of democrat vs. Democratic Party. But I see that some were not paying attention.Again, the par...
Letter to the Editor: Upcoming election and Vietnam
Dear Editor, Note on this date, Aug. 10, I attended our 65th High School reunion. Thank you, Larry K. and Jack R. for your kind words and encouragement to continue writing. &...
Letter to the Editor: For the first time I’m ashamed of a national candidate
Dear Editor, For the first time I’m ashamed of a national candidateIf anyone has paid attention to my Facebook page, blog page or the commentaries I’ve offered here – it should be clear that I...
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, Having just arrived in my hometown for a visit, I was appalled and saddened by the lack of pride shown by our downtown. Driving down Main Street, the sight of the sidewalks overgrown with...