I would like to clarify the issue of naming city parks and facilities. Jim Shaw quoted me as saying that when I served as the Parks and Recreation Director, no facilities could be named after persons or families. This was at a time where we had a brief moratorium on doing so due to a difficult ...

A few weeks ago Sgt. Paul Parizek of the DesMoines P.D. announced the department was cracking down on speeding and noise. He stated the reasons were safety and QUALITY of life issues. My neighbors and I have asked over and over for a way to stop the terrible speeding on May St. It has been ...

I appreciate my supporters in the race to fill Jeff Edler’s seat in the Iowa Senate. I’m disappointed in the results, but I will continue to push for a conservative agenda and assist constituents as Senator Sinclair’s chief of staff. The people of Marshall County supported me by a wide ...

If you have not attended the Marshalltown Community Band performances, you are missing out on an enjoyable Summer evening on 13th Street. Bring a blanket or camp chairs and enjoy lovely summer evenings with your friends and neighbors. Their Spring/Summer season starts Thursday, June 6 and ...

I would like to take this opportunity to endorse Gannon Hendrick as the Republican candidate for the Iowa Senate seat being vacated by Senator Jeff Edler. I am endorsing Gannon for a number of reasons, including the fact that he has been working for Senate President Amy Sinclair for a number of ...

I have received a letter from Jarret P. Heil on Thursday May 30, 2024 asking my household to consider voting for a candidate he is supporting. Prior to opening the letter, the envelope looked like an official county business letter. I have no problem with Mr. Heil personally supporting a ...