advertiser content

Opinion

What section does "Grifter" fall under in the Dewey Decimal System?

If your child has mastered reading and is into chapter books, you can get your own copy of "Dr." Roberts' book, called something like, "Unshakable: How to Dupe Stupid Leaders, Win the Hearts of the Mo...

Letter to the Editor: Thank You - Honor Flights

To Eastern Iowa Honor Flight Staff & Volunteers,I just can’t express myself enough in words to demonstrate my appreciation for the kindness and concern for all of u...
advertiser content

Letter to the Editor: National Volunteer Month

Dear Editor:Even at the end of life, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers help patients and families create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Right here in our community,...

When Shootin' Your Shot Hits You Right in the Foot

As I open the email each morning, sometimes I run across something that makes me chuckle. Now fraud isn't usually one of them. However, when you run across a fraudster that is so dumb, well, you have ...

Letter to the Editor: Property Rights

Dear Editor,Property rights are one of the most important concerns for Benton County residents—especially for farmers and landowners who depend on their ability to make decisions about their own lan...
advertiser content

Apparently Facebook thinks that Vinton Today is now a big deal

Facebook memories are a fun thing usually. For example, did you know that 4 years ago we had a tornado hit Vinton? I wrote an article about hearing the sirens and not worrying until the siren sounded ...

When we say, "No man left behind"

If you are like I am, as soon as I heard that we had a plane shot down over Iran I thought immediately of this image. I thought of Christopher Stevens, the captured and tortured U.S. Ambassador in Lib...

No I.C.E. but Bring on the Kings!

For the most part this election season has found me pretty much out of the loop when it comes to who is running for any office outside our county. I am just thoroughly burned out on the circus. Then s...
advertiser content

Letter to the Editor: LaGuardia (LGA) is not my favorite airport

Editor:  (forgive the length)Those that know me know I was a jet pilot in the USAF and all positions at Trans World Airlines a great airline that could not survive----F/E,F/O, and Captain. There ...

Letter to the Editor: Where's my Paycheck?

Dear Editor, Airport security, Secret Service, and Coast Guard are required to report for duty without a paycheck!  Who is responsible for this stupidity? Those who care more about ille...
View Page
1234567891011
advertiser content
advertiser content