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VINTON TODAY
April 26, 2010 8:13 am

Dear Editor, The news of Vinton is carried around the world daily with this quality web-site. The timely information with fine journalism skills helps former residents of Benton County to stay in touch, as well as encourages us to return to visit.

Questions for Donald Trump to consider on his wife’s 40th birthday

VINTON TODAY
April 25, 2010 4:31 pm

  I am not, at all, a fan of Donald Trump. I think the only “Apprentice” show should feature people who can teach Mr. Trump how to run a casino without making it go bankrupt – twice.

Honoring the soldiers who inspired Iowa's quilt makers

VINTON TODAY
April 22, 2010 12:21 pm

  I had never heard of Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Arnold until last Saturday. But when I saw that he died in Iraq on my 40th birthday, I just had to know more.

Senior Class Gift

VINTON TODAY
April 21, 2010 8:54 am

To the Editor What awesome gifts from the VSHS students and the senior class to donate Honor Week money and to give up their senior trip to honor our WWII Veterans.

How Can I Be Smart About Poverty?

VINTON TODAY
April 19, 2010 11:23 am

Poverty has a world-wide grip. We are concerned for those living in poverty in the United States and we wonder, what about poor people in the rest of world? Have you ever stopped to think how poverty is different for those suffering in Third World countries? Maybe it is as simple as understanding that poverty is much more complicated than a lack of money – it may also be due to lack of resources and education.

233,499 ways to fight workplace violence

VINTON TODAY
April 16, 2010 10:25 am

  Danger-Workplace! Enter at your own risk!  "...a very real, clear and present danger lurks just beyond the consciousness of people who work together eight to ten hours a day, five to seven days a week.

Jazz Band Memories

VINTON TODAY
April 15, 2010 8:35 am

Hi, Just wanted to send in a few comments about the Vinton-Shellsburg Jazz Band playing at the Iowa Jazz Championships yesterday. Back in 2000, I was a member of V-S Jazz I.

Remembering the original Patriot's Day, April 19; and Iowans who fought British

VINTON TODAY
April 8, 2010 11:08 am

Many of them were farmers. Most were fathers of several children. Some had wives who were about to give birth. Some, like Ebenezer Burgess, were as old as 60.

The favorite but geometrically misunderstood sanctuary is open again

VINTON TODAY
April 7, 2010 8:31 am

       "What's the big deal? It's just a baseball field next to a corn field. We've got that here in Vinton." My wife is not at all a Kevin Costner fan, so she does not really care to visit the "Field of Dreams" movie site.

No fooling: April brings some interesting holidays

VINTON TODAY
April 6, 2010 11:39 am

 “I’m just a fool for April.” Thus begins what I believe to be the only country song dedicated to a month. But Colin Raye’s song is more than a sentimental tribute to the changes in the weather that April brings.