Letter to the Editor: Conservation needs to be a Priority in Iowa's budget

VINTON TODAY
September 1, 2020 10:25 pm

By Ivy Schuster, Democratic Candidate for Iowa State Senate District 38 From the time that I have spent talking to local farmers, a constant theme emerges: farmers want to be the best stewards of the land but they can’t do it alone.

Letter to the Editor: Voting by mail would solve a lot of problems

VINTON TODAY
August 29, 2020 10:51 am

Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in it's  entirety.  The two institutions that can definitely be trusted is the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service.

Things you aren't ready for when you sign up for this job

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 24, 2020 2:51 am

I've been pondering the storm damage I've seen over the last 12 days in our county. For several hours since the storm hit, I drove around taking pictures.

Letter to the Editor: KUDOS, KUDOS, KUDOS

VINTON TODAY
August 21, 2020 12:00 am

To our city administrators and city government for providing a brush dump for our citizens to use.   To our city crews who work tirelessly and quickly to clear our streets and city parking of debris.

Letter to the Editor: Beware of Fraudulent Phone Calls

VINTON TODAY
August 19, 2020 12:58 pm

Dear Editor,In these days of pandemic because people are staying home more, there is reason to be even more cautious, especially those of us over 65, of whom some are not as discerning as others.

Letter to the Editor: Missing sign, sign of closed minds

VINTON TODAY
August 16, 2020 8:08 am

Dear Editor, I own my home here in Vinton. I was born and raised here...taught school in Kansas until 2006...and returned home in May of 2007. It's a shame that a person who believes strongly in something cannot display a flag on their own property without it being stolen.

Enough is enough!

VINTON TODAY
August 14, 2020 4:41 am

By Pastor Matt HantzBlessed Hope Community ChurchSeriously.  Knock it off!  At some point I’m starting to feel like a frustrated parent who wants to send 2020 to its room with no dinner.

Ugh

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
August 11, 2020 6:20 pm

There are times that I don't even know what to say. Today is one of them. For those that know me, you know that words are usually something I don't have trouble finding.

Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Council Support of Airport

VINTON TODAY
August 8, 2020 10:57 pm

Dear Editor,I was very pleased to hear that Councilman Brian Parr expressed his concerns about the future of Vinton Veteran's Memorial Airport.  Brian truly understands the importance of a local airport for a community our size.

What could possibly go wrong when it comes to voting by mail?

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
July 30, 2020 4:11 am

I tend to trust, probably too much. I trust the elected officials to do the right thing, I trust the doctor to know what they are saying is best for me, I trust the mechanic, I trusted, well I'll stop there.