Thank you for publishing my letters of Oct. 17 and 18 and Mayor pro tem Ladehoff’s rebuttal. Perfect examples of free speech in a free press. I stand by every word in the letters and represent citizens/patrons who resent the MPL attempts to prohibit library owners from benefiting from ...

Just a reminder that the School Board members and the City Council members work for you, the residents of the school district and the citizens of Marshalltown. Your vote does matter and you do have a voice. I am asking everyone to get out and vote for whomever you support. Please exercise the ...

Please accept this letter voicing my opinion on the spending by our city council. It’s time to stop spending carelessly on things we don’t need! Voting in a new council, we should get a fresh perspective on what should be priority, which is why I’m supporting Mark Mitchell. He is out ...

After attending and participating in council meetings over the past six years, I have seen a consistent approach to city finances that has diverged into two very different camps. One reflects the mindset of carefully analyzing expenditures and projects and taking a conservative approach as ...

Mark Mitchell is a wise and knowledgeable man who would be an asset to Marshalltown Second Ward City Council Chair. He has been in Marshalltown for many years and understands the need for improvements to take place for our current and future residents of this town. He is determined to make ...

We are pleased to write in support of Mark Mitchell in his desire to be council member for the Second Ward. We believe our community will enjoy Mark as Second Ward councilman and will realize he is a very observant, engaging, and responsible citizen of Marshalltown. He absolutely is able ...