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Thanks for supporting 2011 Adopt-A-Veteran
January 31, 2012 Wonderful memories were made during the 2011 Adopt-A-Veteran party. more »»
Shedding crocodile tears
January 31, 2012 I get a real kick out of all those crocodile tears Republican politicians are shedding for the unemployed. more »»
Disturbed by inaccurate reporting
January 29, 2012 On Monday, The Des Moines Register ran an article about the Iowa Juvenile Home and my wife, Joan Gerbo’s role in a slide show for a Christmas assembl. more »»
The importance of the Safe Haven Act
January 29, 2012 Jackie Burkle is not a woman I know. However, after she allegedly killed her newborn twin daughters and put their bodies in the trunk of her car, she is a person I am reading a lot about. more »»
Iowa’s failing grades
January 29, 2012 Last week, the American Lung Association in Iowa released its 10th annual State of Tobacco Control report with Iowa receiving two “F’s”, a “D” and an “A. more »»
Confronting a tragedy
January 28, 2012 It was a tragedy. The young woman from central Iowa whose twins died soon after birth. more »»
Public workers and politicians
January 24, 2012 Newsweek says 1 percent of the richest Americans control 40 percent of the wealth in this country. So what! The rich have always had more than their share. This is not the problem. more »»
Bethany Church service was moving
January 11, 2012 After 59 years away from Bethany Church I decided to go back recently. more »»
Community support appreciated
January 11, 2012 The House of Compassion Supply Closet Team would like to thank the Marshall County community for making Christmas a little brighter for 175 families adopted in House of Compassion’s Adopt-a-Family... more »»
How can you support foster care?
January 7, 2012 As many of us consider what New Year’s resolutions we’ll be making in 2012, I’d like to encourage community members to add one resolution to their list – consider what you can do to support youth in... more »»
‘Thank You Community’
January 7, 2012 Our heartfelt gratitude and deep appreciation is given to the residents of Marshall County. more »»
Much to be thankful for locally
January 4, 2012 Marshalltown owes a “thank you” to so many this season! First of all, to Todd Eipperle for his brave, selfless, humble example for all of us, but especially to the Boy Scouts he leads. more »»
Christmas Bird Count a success
January 2, 2012 The Eldora-Union Christmas Bird Count took place on Dec. 21. more »»
Respect for the National Anthem
January 2, 2012 In the past six-plus years I have witnessed some very disturbing behavior by some girls’ athletic teams. more »»
Caucus participation is important
January 1, 2012 In only a few days Iowa Republicans will be provided with an opportunity to voice their opinions regarding who should be the next president of the United States. more »»
Newt support is obscene
January 1, 2012 I find it rather obscene that Newt Gingrich would even be considered for any type of public office let alone President of the United States. more »»
Thanks for the Christmas gift
January 1, 2012 Thank you for the annual reprint of John Garwood’s “The First Christmas on the Iowa River’” and for Garry Brandburg’s insightful article “Iowa River Valley Sleeps Tonight. more »»
Support for Food Box appreciated
January 1, 2012 On behalf of the Emergency Food Box Staff and Board, we would like to wish each of you a joyous New Year! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals, businesses, schools,... more »»
Welcome home to all of our troops
January 1, 2012 As this holiday season arrived, I couldn’t help but have a big smile on my face. This year, in addition to the normal festivities, something else is happening. more »»
A bad year for meat
January 1, 2012 The year 2011 has not been a good year for the meat industry. There were more reports of devastating health impact. more »» Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners February 8, 2012 will hold the regular meeting in the District Office, 102 W. Highway 30 in Toled. more » Local Events |
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