Dear Editor,
As a citizen of Vinton, I want to rally people to make our voices known to the Town Council. I live on West 3rd Street between the Courthouse and Hwy 218; first this is the BUSIEST street in Vinton. Our inter-structure of Vinton roads are HORRENDOUS! Why is there not anything being done to upgrade our roads???? WHY??? Someone please explain. We need better roads in this town!!!!!
Betty Thorsvig
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This is what I read: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes the largest investment in public transit in U.S. history. Based on formula funding alone, Iowa would expect to receive approximately $305 million over five years under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads and bridges across the state.
I read some things about Linn County but did not do any investigation about Benton County. That will be up to you. Why don't you check with your city council members or maybe Kimmie will tell you if she has any money for you.
Did you read that "Over five years" for roads and bridges. It takes awhile. I don't think there is any way the federal government can take care of every little town on the map. The whole state is controlled by republicans, see what that gets ya.
Norma J Gould
Here is a link to a fact sheet. You can read it yourself. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/11/06/fact-sheet-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-deal/
Norma J Gould
Biden is not only worried about gas stoves, gas mowers, correct light bulbs, and electric cars; but now gas hot water heaters. WE HAVE MORE PRESSING PROBLEMS IN THIS COUNTRY THAN THESE THINGS!! Oh, where should I begin?
China...North Korea...the war in the Ukraine...the cost financially and physically of 6-11 million illegal immigrants...etc. This is just a short list.
Then there's Biden himself. He has wanted to be president since he was a senator. Then he was VP for two terms. Now, he's President. [Pardon me for NOT applauding!] Yesterday I saw the poll. And it was not on FOX, NJG. [70% of Americans think Biden is too old] So...Think about this. If you vote for a Biden/Harris combo [God help us.], you are actually voting for President Harris.
Say what you will about the Republicans who are running for president. BUT watch them...They can walk and talk at the same time; they don't fall down; and they don't need large black font on their tele-prompters. How novel!! Biden's ego is what's making him run again. I'm just realizing that it equates Donald Trump's. Amazing!!
Now Biden's Welcome Wagon is once again open. He wants to take on Governor Abbott for trying to keep more illegals where they belong. Abbott has kept about 30% out of the United States recently. [Note that Biden has never once mentioned his "biggest blunder."] Why should he? Vending machines with crack pipes, condoms, and Norcam on the streets in the big cities is so attractive. Biden should be so proud!!
So...live in your "perfect" little world, Biden supporters. He is moving this country toward a huge disaster! While he's concerned about light bulbs, the crazy North Korean leader could surprise the US. Recall 9-11??
GB...So happy to be in your elite group!!
NG, I thank God you only represent about 10% of the actual population in Iowa. Rather you realize it or not, having a loud voice, doesn't make you a majority anymore than making crazy allegations against Republicans without facts makes you right. You may admire Joe Biden. You may even believe he is the best thing since whip cream but about 87% of the population does not share your opinion of him. You may believe he hung the moon. I believe he lined his own pockets with wealth and sold this country out in doing so. History will prove one of us to be correct.
I stayed off of here for awhile, guess I will go back to that. I don't need this.
Norma Gould
Editor’s Note: This street is actually next on the list for replacement!