Back in July, the Laurel American Legion post and Auxiliary unit were blessed with the assistance of Lennox and Marty Hardon from Tama in getting a new furnace and air conditioner in our post home. We have tried for years to purchase these; however, every time we thought we could purchase them ...

Senator Grassley, You should know that I have voted for you in the past because I thought it was important to have seasoned lawmakers in our Congress, and I am deeply offended when you speak of ‘Biden’s failed policies’ in your weekly newsletters. This is divisive and inaccurate. These ...

As a pharmacist, my patients are my first priority. I am increasingly frustrated with how little known middlemen are driving up the costs for my patients. These middlemen, or pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) manage prescription drug formularies, which gives them huge influence over what ...

Courage is getting in the driver’s seat again after you were in a car crash that almost took your life. Courage is smiling when someone calls you Hazel, Pumpkin or Marybelle. Courage is walking after you’ve been in a wheelchair for eight years. Courage is calling 911 when someone isn’t ...

I was saddened when I read that the Marshalltown PM Kiwanis Club was disbanding. But I was also filled with joy and love for the members of that group of dedicated people who meant so much in the life of my family. My husband John had been a member of the Kiwanis club in Moberly, Missouri ...

Why do we take the time to create ordinances if our city leaders won’t enforce them? I am very disappointed in all of you! You tell us we need to focus on city beautification! So much for that The scattered trash cans around town lining our deplorable, sinking patched pothole, cracked ...