Stupid Criminals: Judge Told Him Not to Escape

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 23, 2022 7:32 pm

The rest of the headline reads, "and Then He Escaped." This was from a news release that came in from the Federal Court in Cedar Rapids. I receive news releases every day from the federal court system, concerning cases that have been prosecuted and the outcome.

Reading my mind: Wonder

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 23, 2022 11:21 am

Sometimes you need a reminder to stop and take a look around you. Take in the scenery. The other day I had my two-year-old granddaughter strapped into the backseat of the car.

Letter to the Editor: Gas Prices

VINTON TODAY
March 20, 2022 11:28 pm

Dear Editor, This should make Americans ask the fundamental question: what is the difference between what a public non-profit utility company provides and what a private for-profit oil company provides?  After all, they both sell energy to all United States citizens.

Reading my mind: Gravida

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 17, 2022 10:12 pm

If I died tonight, I would die one proud mama. For years I've known that my kids were stubborn. They will dig their heels in when they believe that they are right and will not back down.

Reading My Mind: Leprechauns

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 17, 2022 8:40 am

Now I have to admit, for me, Leprechauns are right up there with Greek Mythology. I remember in school learning about all of the gods and goddesses and in my head, I'm yawning.

Reading my mind: Stuff

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
March 6, 2022 1:37 pm

For an area that is not included in what is considered "Tornado Alley" we must be some sort of "Tornado cul de sac" or something here in Vinton. I have to admit when I heard the sirens go off, I looked out the window.

Reading my mind: Recalls

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 27, 2022 3:34 pm

Part of my job is filtering the emails that I get. One of those is a list of recalls. Each notice includes which states products were released. If I recognize the company, I'll usually share that information.

Letter to the Editor: COVID-19 politics

VINTON TODAY
February 23, 2022 9:37 pm

Dear Editor, It is dumbfounding and depressing how political the atmosphere on the Covid-19 virus has become.  What is true and what is misinformation?  How can one make any sense out of what is coming from the White House, President Biden, and the medical bureaucracy?  And to really muddy the mix we have the mainstream media weighing in.

Reading my mind: Coffee

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 22, 2022 1:03 pm

Now, I'm not a coffee drinker. I'm barely a tea drinker. Water? Well, it's okay, and I should drink more. My beverage of choice is a cold glass of milk.

Reading my mind: Ethanol

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
February 21, 2022 12:51 pm

The fun part of this job is that you get to talk to people in various careers. Farming is one that I have a great appreciation for, but haven't got a clue how to milk a cow.