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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 create a Vinton Communications Utility passed by an overwhelming 793 to 104.

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 receive a “Most Likely To Burn Down My Neighborhood Award,” somethng my neighbors and two fire departments can attest to.

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 Burn Down My Neighborhood Award,� somethng my neighbors and two fire departments can attest to.

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 not be attached.

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 not be attached.

Letter to the Editor

Editor: Many have written about the disappearance and murder of Mollie Tibbetts. It was tragic and an outrage. This brutal act was carried out by an individual illegally in country for many years.

Letter to the Editor

Editor: Many have written about the disappearance and murder of Mollie Tibbetts. It was tragic and an outrage. This brutal act was carried out by an individual illegally in country for many years.

Living in a Field of Dreams isn't always Heaven

It's not something that happens in Iowa, after all, this is supposed to be pretty close to Heaven according to my favorite actor Kevin Costner's film, Field of Dreams.

Living in a Field of Dreams isn't always Heaven

It's not something that happens in Iowa, after all, this is supposed to be pretty close to Heaven according to my favorite actor Kevin Costner's film, Field of Dreams.

R-E-S-P-E-C-Ting the Uniform

(*No this isn't an article about Aretha Franklin, but her song title sums up the topic of this article.) Okay, I admit it. I like to drive and fast.
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