I read with interest Jinita Boyd’s opinion about the recent Pride in the Park Celebration at West End Park on July 13th. I respect her opinion, but I just don’t agree with it. I attended the celebration and found it to be fun, welcoming and well attended. Kim (my wife) and I know several ...

I agree with Jinita Boyd’s comments in the August 22 TR regarding the 13th Street LGBT event. I also thank her for the kind way she expressed her opinion. I know it reflects the opinions of many many more. I find it sad that we have to “get the courage” to write such a letter. But ...

Who is Jinita Boyd, and why does she think an LGBTQ street fair event in Marshalltown reflects badly on the town? Her letter reminds me of a time when bigoted white and straight people exercised their privilege and warped religious views to banish people they hated from public view for no valid ...

Last week, we came to Marshalltown to launch our books: Geese on the Streets: Blossom and Frankie’s Love Story by Deb Elliott and Frankie and Blossom: A Honkin’ Great Love Story by K. S. Wuertz. We want to thank you for your overwhelming support and great kindness during our days in ...

There are many lovely stories in the Bible. In the book of Ezekiel, this priest was ordained to take a message to the kings, leaders and those speaking false words from God. Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Isaiah were contemporary preachers who God used to bring this message to a very sinful nation. He ...

It has taken me a while to get the courage to respond to the July 15 TR article about the LGBT 13th Street Event. Questioning or opposing anything to do with LGBT takes one through a minefield of deep emotions which in the past has most likely erupted with the outsider being targeted for ...