We got an anonymous comment last week, from someone who probably is not a member of the Vinton Today Fan Club.   The comment read: “Vinton Today: 50% news; 50% asking for money.

I know, we've asked, but we really need your help to support Vinton Today. Four years into this venture we are still discovering costs that we had forgotten to consider.

Congratulations! Today is your day! Dr. Seuss lovers will recognize those five words as the beginning of his book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go," which after 20 years is still a favorite graduation gift and speech.

Dear Editor, The people were told by advocates of ACA that taxes would not be raised, that not one dime would be added to the debt, that we could keep our doctor, that we could keep our health care plan.

To the Editor: The month of May in Iowa has been proclaimed “Cemetery Appreciation Month: by the Office of the governor.  The proclamation says in part that we dedicate this month to the care of our pioneer cemeteries.

Some time ago, I undertook an in-depth study of the the Gospel of John.  The personal benefit was so great I figured someday I’d get around to sharing what I learned with others.

By Judi Hertle I spent a weekend in Des Moines with several Benton County 4Hers for what is called “Urban Plunge.” We spent the weekend visiting homeless shelters, cleaning up homeless camp sites, visiting the homes of special needs children and an after school program for under privileged children.

By Betty Thorsvig   AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT DID NOT KNOW THIS?     We have lived here for 6 years.     Our daughter is handicapped, in a wheel chair.

A Progressive Scorecard:   (1) Almost 50M on food stamps (2) A major portion of those receiving unemployment benefits out of work for more than six months  (3) a majority of black youth unemployed, many college grads unable to get that first job - but with a mountain of debt they cannot pay back (4) Foreign Affairs – successes?? , or failures?  Egypt, Libya, Syria, Benghazi, Ukraine, Fast and Furious.

“Cops nab pair, mum on probe.” “Bush taps crony for State.” Believe it or not, copy editors — the people who are considered the best at using the English language — are the ones who create phrases like these.