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Save the Forest Reserve Program

Iowa is overly dependent upon corn and livestock fed with corn. Overproduction of corn is depleting Iowa’s soil, and the chemicals used in its over-production have seriously compromised our water quality. When one looks at what this does to our environment and augments this information with ...

Join me in voting no to LOSST forever tax

I strongly urge taxpayers to get out and vote No on the LOSST (Forever Tax) March 5. The most appalling part of the vote is, if you vote yes, and it passes, this time it will become a Forever Tax because the mayor and his handpicked committee advised the council not to put in a sunset clause. ...

Re-elect Donald Trump

My name is Wayne Wilson. Let me ask you this, who has done more for us, President Biden or former President Trump? Spread the word in Iowa, re-elect Donald Trump for president.

Let’s stand together for Marshalltown

In the heart of Marshalltonians, a spirit of unity and shared responsibility has long been the fabric of our community. Recently it has started to feel like that spirit has wavered, but as members of this town, it’s crucial we uphold these values, especially as we face decisions that will ...

The power of the penny

Almost 25 years ago, I was on the City Council. The idea came to us to have a Local Option Sales Tax. It seemed like a good idea, lowering property taxes and saving some money for the council’s use. At that time, I thought it was a good idea and I still do. But, I didn’t realize just how ...

Response to Dr. Paul Tambrino’s ‘Ask Augustine’ article from 2/24/24

Would you briefly explain the difference between Covenant Theology and Dispensational Theology? The multiple labels that Dr. Tambrino uses are confusing for most people and ultimately divisive (orthodox Protestantism, evangelical Protestantism, dispensationalists, premillennialists and ...