Opinion
The Right to What Privacy Part 2
Okay, so I'm new to the world of Facebook.
I remember in some of the first meetings about starting up the Website the discussion came up about Facebook and how it is a great social place.
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Don’t Let Your Grain Bin Kill You
By Greg Brenneman – ISU Extension Ag Engineering Specialist
Because last fall’s harvest was late and much of the grain was wet, there has been more spoiled grain and an increase in grain...
The Right to What Privacy
Living today sometimes is a weird experience.
When we were first married, we bought a house that sat right on main street in Independence, There was a postage stamp yard.
Occasional...
The Morel of the Story: Another government rule for Iowans to remember
By Dawn Pettengill
Iowa House District 39
We are in the middle of mushroom season. If you are a mushroom hunter/eater/seller, you may be interested in this new administrative rule from the Departm...
Salute to V-S Seniors
Dear Editor,
What a great bunch of young people we have here in Vinton. Donations to North Central Iowa Honor Flight are amazing.
The seniors to give up their class trip and the others who raised m...
Trying to play a handy-man genius
"Playing a genius, when you're not one, is quite a task."
I thought of that line today when I heard that one of my friends fixed his kitchen plumbing, using a Barbie Doll.
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Vinton Today, Daily and Timely News....
Dear Editor,
The news of Vinton is carried around the world daily with this quality web-site. The timely information with fine journalism skills helps former residents of Benton County to stay in tou...
Questions for Donald Trump to consider on his wife’s 40th birthday
I am not, at all, a fan of Donald Trump. I think the only “Apprentice” show should feature people who can teach Mr. Trump how to run a casino without making it go bankrupt –...
Honoring the soldiers who inspired Iowa's quilt makers
I had never heard of Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Arnold until last Saturday.
But when I saw that he died in Iraq on my 40th birthday, I just had to know more.
This is his story.
I know about Da...
Senior Class Gift
To the Editor
What awesome gifts from the VSHS students and the senior class to donate Honor Week money and to give up their senior trip to honor our WWII Veterans.
This speaks volumes about the y...