As a former Marshalltown resident and Marshall County law enforcement officer, I was extremely pleased to see that Marshall County is taking the lead, on what will undoubtedly be an unpopular move... » Full Story

October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month, is coming to an end.Despite advances made, more than 40,000 women will die from breast cancer this year. » Full Story

Concerning Ken Black’s article in the T-R Oct. 11. He commended the school for taking control of lunch charging and hiring a collection agency to collect back charge money due. » Full Story

Iowa has the awesome potential to advance its position as a leader in the new clean energy economy.

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Every year Marshalltown Area United Way works with many businesses in our community for a Day of Caring. » Full Story

I know I’ll never convince Ken Black that the climate is warming and the world is changing. But again lets look at the Arctic as it grows on thin ice. » Full Story

Cindy Patterson

Le Grand



On Sept. 25, Mr. Keith Osborn was inducted into the Upper Iowa University Athletic Hall of Fame. » Full Story

I am certain you have heard about the atheist messages that are on the sides of the DART busses in Des Moines. When the news story was first aired, many Christians were appalled by the messages. » Full Story

Once again we discover more about HR 3200 and it’s just more bad news. » Full Story

Hats off to the T-R for their current “Shop Locally” campaign! Customers are getting excited about the chance to win! We hope that, subliminally, customers are also recognizing the vast number of... » Full Story