As the Marshalltown Cmmunity School District (MCSD) finalizes its budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year (FY27), it is important to provide clear context on how school funding works in Iowa and why adjustments to the local tax rate are sometimes necessary. School finance is driven by a ...
America is living through a moment difficult to describe without sounding a little unhinged. But here goes: We are watching the United States do things that only the United States can do. In the span of a few days, Americans have watched astronauts push farther into space than any human ...
About me: I am a truth seeker. How about you? I believe the Bible, in its original form, is the revealed Word and will of God. Somewhere I heard that the Bible was written so that a child could understand it. I wish I had read it more as a child—but it is never too late. AI is a wonderful ...
It appears that folks living in the gently rolling farmland of southwestern Ohio don’t want a 2-million-square-foot data center plopped down the road from their front porches. What’s wrong with them? Are they snotty not-in-my-backyard liberals? Not quite. Wilmington, Ohio, is a very ...
Our smart phones reveal a lot about us. In order to function, they connect with communications networks and geolocation services, creating detailed maps of our daily lives. If you knew how to read them, you’d know someone’s favorite coffee shop, the person they’re dating, where they go ...
Walk through any industrial park in our region today, and you are struck by dedication. These local manufacturers — the bedrock of our economies — are more than just businesses; they support our communities. They represent nearly 98% of American manufacturing operations, providing jobs and ...