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Remembrance

In quiet halls where memories dwell, Each building holds a solemn spell. A board of faces, framed with grace, Each one a story time won’t erase. A 5x7, black and white, Or color catching morning light. A name, a rank, a final date, Yet every life held deeper weight. They served with honor, boots and pride, For flag and freedom, side by side. Through foreign lands and battle’s roar, They gave their all and asked no more. They loved with hearts both fierce and kind. A sweetheart’s touch, a child entwined. Letters folded, worn and creased, Moments ...

An editorial about hate

Hatred! Even the word sounds wicked. Its very nature wishes ill will on others. It poisons the souls of those who claim it and let it operate their lives. I’ve read about hatred and what evil actions it has promoted throughout history; often starting so innocently but becoming a destructive force on many levels. But never did I think I would see it acted out in the United States on such a broad scale AND such a personal one. What has been the object and force for igniting such hatred? Many issues but mainly President Trump. Why? I am certainly aware of his personal faults which can ...

Endorsing Randy Feenstra

I am proud to endorse my friend Randy Feenstra for Iowa governor. I find myself in the unique position of personally knowing almost every candidate on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots this year, and I believe Randy Feenstra offers the steady leadership Iowa needs now more than ever. In a time of political division, Feenstra is a servant leader who listens first and treats people with respect. As families face affordability challenges, he brings deep experience in tax policy. He chaired the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee during the largest tax cut in Iowa ...

A man named Melchizedek?

In the Old Testament, a kidnapped neighbor of Lot, burst into Abraham’s presence. Abraham’s Nephew, along with his whole house, had been kidnapped by numerous kings-who banded together on a raiding party. Scripture says that Abraham had “318 men who were born into his household.” That probably means that these were quality men who relied upon God. “Abe’s brigade” made double time as they charged after those People-takers. They caught up to them near Damascus, at the north end of Israel. Abraham recaptured Lot’s family, and on the way home, he passed through the town of ...

Entertainment in Marshalltown

On May 14, we attended a performance by the Ames Chamber Artists at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. It was amazing! To have that level of music come to town is wonderful. St. Paul’s does an amazing job of offering a variety of concerts for all to attend. Please, support the arts we have here. There are too many to mention!

Adults with disabilities

I have a family member who is 24 years old who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. He has seen doctors all throughout the state to help him with his high pain level. He is very upset that no one seems concerned enough to help him. In a time that people are concerned enough to help people fight addictions and other medical issues it seems that some one some where would be able to help with pain management. No one knows for certain what his life expectancy is so at this time we know it’s literally one day at a time. We want him to have quality of life for the years he is still here.