All families deserve the rights to have their basic needs met, to have the opportunity to learn and grow, to live in a safe nurturing environment. » Full Story

The Noon Optimist Club hosted the Special Olympics this year as they have for over 30 years. » Full Story

In my teen years, I grew up on a farm, but I did not become a farmer. Even so, I still have a fascination for the earth and what it can do to a seed. » Full Story

A gay/lesbian rights group, One Iowa, held a meeting at our public library. Their mission is legalized gay/lesbian marriage in Iowa. I attended. » Full Story

President Barack Obama, Iowa Governor Chet Culver and U.S. » Full Story

I am writing to voice concern over the recent happenings at the Meskwaki Settlement. As most may know, the tribal members met Feb. 27 and successfully passed a referendum. At a meeting Mar. » Full Story

Dear Senator Grassley:

What a great idea! It’s not just suicide, but was also a form of capital punishment. » Full Story

London has way too much interest in our government. President Obama has to make the decisions, but LaRouche has a vast amount of history. » Full Story

I was wondering the other day just why we lost the new power plant in Marshalltown. Is it because of government involvement? I tend to think so. The government is so involved in everyday life. » Full Story

Our esteemed governor, state senator and state representative all expressed their disappointment as to the economic conditions that “caused” the cancellation of the Marshalltown Alliant Energy Power... » Full Story