March 1 officially kicked off the Feinstein Challenge. Every spring, Alan Shawn Feinstein “challenges” communities around the country to make a donation to their local hunger fighting agency. Mr. » Full Story

Recently, I was rereading a sermon on my computer; it is called “A Heart that Rebels.” I couldn’t help but remember an incident in church today. » Full Story

The Chamber, MEDIC and the MCVB work everyday to improve the economy of Marshalltown, therefore it is difficult to reconcile what led to stopping the Marshalltown power plant projec. » Full Story

At a time when we are going through a severe economic crisis and many Americans are out of work, our government is passing legislation that would give 300,000 construction jobs to illegal immigrants... » Full Story

This is in response to Patrick Stansberry’s editorial “Rush Limbaugh doesn’t like Obama” published in the March 14 edition of the Times-Republican. » Full Story

Are you really puzzled on just who to listen to? Do you really think that the people that got us in this mess have the answer? I get a little more information as to what is going on than one gets... » Full Story

On March 21 the Historical Society of Marshall County will proudly hold their 101st annual meeting. Following the meeting there will be an open house at the museum, with refreshments, until 4:30 p.m. » Full Story

I really feel the ancient poem “The People,” by Tomasso Campanella, has hit the nail on the head. I hope we come to our senses soo. » Full Story

I am writing this letter regarding the labor article written by Mike Glover which was published in the March 8 edition of the Times-Republican. » Full Story

On April 16 supporters of Iowa’s Bravest will ship the Girl Scout cookies that our generous community members have donated to our brave servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. » Full Story