Editor, “blankets” (Call Number GN Thompson) is a book available at MPL. Summary according to MPL “Loosely based on the author’s life, chronicling his journey from childhood to adulthood, exploring the people, experiences, and beliefs that he encountered along the way.” ...
On behalf of the MHS Band parents and students, I would like to sincerely thank the many people of our community and surrounding area for their generous support of our pasta dinner fundraiser on Feb. 17, 2026. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and volunteers for your efforts to make ...
Dear Editor, Marshalltown is home to a diverse economy rooted in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and food processing. Global companies such as Emerson, Lennox, and JBS, along with countless small businesses and family farms across central Iowa, depend on efficient, reliable freight rail ...
My friend John was “promoted to glory” on Feb. 15. My wife and I were just out in California and a group of us took time to have lunch with him. You wouldn’t know John if I just told you his full name but I will share that he was the “last to leave” during the Fall of Saigon on ...
I spoke at a recent City Council meeting about the Flock camera contract not because I distrust our police, but because residents deserve to understand how systems that collect data on everyone are governed once they’re in place. I recognize that the Marshalltown Police Department has ...
In response to your contention that partisan Democrats have once again shut down portions of the government: The persons that voted against the passage of this last funding bill were the persons who showed integrity because they stood up for what was right. To do anything else would have made ...