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Keep the law and opinions of others out of the matters of the heart

   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.
Article Thumbnail. There really is a pole under this mailbox in Vinton...

The conversation from behind the wheel of snow plows

     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.

What marriage is, and what it ain't

     Regarding Mr. Jason Clayworth's report on gay marriage and civil unions in the Des Moines Register, on Feb 1, 2011, Page 3A.
Article Thumbnail. Feb. 1, 2003, the day Columbia exploded, was also a very personally historic day for me.

A significant anniversary for America – and for me

      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.

Protect Marriage

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.

How Vinton area public servants live up to that name

     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.

Vinton's connection to ancient English literature

       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 seen my glasses?

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.