Opinion
History, and why it takes so long to write it...
How easy should it be to find out some information about the Governor Buren Sherman, the only Iowa Governor who called Vinton his hometown before becoming a statewide office-holder and moving to De...
Letter to the Editor: Support for Paula Dennison
Dear Editor,
I contacted you because As a former teacher, I know the importance of doing homework. It's not just a student skill; it's a life skill. On October ...
Girls 7, Boys 1
It finally happened.
It's been a long time in coming.
For years we heard, "Well, not this time..." There were funny Facebook posts that led us to believe for a second that we MI... Thank you From the Family of Charlotta Toth-Fisher
The family of Charlotta Toth-Fisher would like to thank all the friends and family members who have been so supportive during the time of her illness and passing. We appreciate all the wonderful memo...
JUST LIGHT MY FOOD ON FIRE AND CALL IT DONE
I grew up at a time, when kids in other countries were starving.
This was always the reason why I was never allowed to waste food.
At least that was the story, and my dad was sticking to it!
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What Is A Fiber Optic Communications System, and How does it work?
Fiber cables are all over Vinton.
Any one of those lines can connect us with the outside world. There are lots of possible configurations, but here is the one that might be the best for Vinton.... High Speed Broadband arriving at Dial up speed
In September of 2015, a discussion began in the community concerning the need for high speed broadband.
Over 3 years ago.
In November of 2015, a vote was held in Vinton and the desire to cr...
iVinton: Why it matters
By Dean Close, Editor
Have you ever wondered what kind of informal awards you would receive, if they gave out random awards based on your habits, personality or actions?
For example, I may recei...
iVinton: Why it matters
Have you ever wondered what kind of informal awards you would receive, if they gave out random awards based on your habits, personality or actions?
For example, I may receive a �Most Likely To Bu...
Letter to the Editor: NY Times and the President
Editor,
The latest anonymous piece published in the NY Times does not warrant the ink necessary to print. Your paper would not publish any opinion piece written by me if I stipulated that my name no...