After my fishing vacation to Canada, I must report that in spite of global warming and all the perceived threats to wildlife, that the fishing was better than ever. » Full Story

If the shots do not cause autism, then what does? It has to be something that we are doing wrong.

My grandmother was pregnant 10 times and they were all in good health. » Full Story

Meandering streams that wended their way through wide marshlands have been turned into drainage ditches and large expanses of rivers have been levied into aqua ducts. » Full Story

Dennis and Mary Borton, presidents

A big thank you to Marshalltown City Administrator Dick Hierstein, Shauna Banks of the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, Shannon Espenscheid of the » Full Story

Cedar Rapids

For some time now I’ve been given a wonderful opportunit » Full Story

I have decided against bashing any political party in this election year and primarily only vote for those whose voting records I have done research on and to date, this is what I have come up with as » Full Story

I would like to say thank you to our “Angel in the Outfield.” On June 17, during the Johnston vs. » Full Story

So many complaints float around about the tribe, most unwarranted if the truth be known, yet tribal members sluff these off as ‘the norm’ and simply continue on their way. » Full Story

Danny Davis, Grammy-winning band leader, famed trumpet player, singer and record producer died of a heart attack on June 12 in Nashville, Tenn. He celebrated his 83rd birthday on May 29. » Full Story

The Marshalltown High School Class of 1978 is hosting its 30th Reunion on July 18-19. We are unable to locate the following classmates: Paul Ainley, Susan Ann Ash, James R. » Full Story