In response to the letter by Tami Stark:        Many times the issue of gay marriage is clouded by the emotions involved in it.

   I am curious where all of the people that are so strongly against Gay marriage stand on the idea of prayer in school, separation of Church & State, gun control and Government violation of our Civil Liberties?      It is human nature for us to have opinions, whether we admit them or not, more than likely, there are not too many topics that human beings do NOT have opinions on.

     We, at Vinton Today, appreciate the work of our snow plow drivers. We wonder what they must think when they look at how the snow civilians respond to a big storm.

       We like to think of government agencies as cold, unfeeling and impersonal.      Especially the IRS.

     Regarding Mr. Jason Clayworth's report on gay marriage and civil unions in the Des Moines Register, on Feb 1, 2011, Page 3A.

      Often when something of historical significance happens, people will ask, “Where were you?”     I can tell you exactly where I was on this date eight years ago, Feb.

A few nights ago  we watched American Idol. I have to admit, watching the people that can sing, well, I think that's the boring part.  There's just something about watching someone who is such an awful singer, but has so much confidence in themselves, that they are shocked when someone says, "Sorry, you CAN'T sing!" A few days ago, one of my overly confident friends, sent me a note telling me that I should join him in protecting marriage.

     Vinton-Shellsburg School Board member Megan Rickels sat next to the pool, her two young sons in her lap, getting splashed as she watched the Vinton-Shellsburg boys swimming meet at the IBSSS pool on Tuesday evening.

       Imagine reading a book from a century and a half and an an ocean away, and seeing in that book a name that you see every day on your way to work.

Have you ever been looking for something and can't find it, then you find it in your pocket? My favorite is when I'm looking for my glasses.