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Trump is a con man

I usually watched the last few minutes of The Apprentice when I was waiting to see another program and quite frankly I couldn’t see the hoop-la attached to Trump’s so-called economic prowess! It seems my instincts were correct! Trump wasn’t the hot shot economic wizard the program ...

Libraries shouldn’t be politicized

Regarding the article, Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, published March 24, 2023 page A6 authored by The Associated Press. The piece references The American Library Associations data report on attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries. The ALA conveniently ...

Spend money on school security

We just learned that our school district has allocated $6.5 million to update the MHS Track and Field complex. In the wake of yet another school shooting this week, wouldn’t it be a better use of these funds if we spent at least half of that allocation on school security? Metal detectors, ...

Stone should find a better location

I find it humorous that Todd Casady’s counter to any negative comments regarding Stone Sanitation relocating on Iowa Ave. is how many properties they own and how much they are worth. That tells me a lot. It’s “I don’t care about you because I am the big cheese.” Marshalltown has an ...

A wonderful organ concert at Hope UMC

A wonderful organ concert was enjoyed by a large audience at Hope United Methodist Church last Tuesday evening. Prior to the concert, an announcement was made that indicated my efforts had brought the organ to that church. The compliment was generous and appreciated, but in truth should ...

When life seems hopeless

This book starts out by God having Isaiah’s attention, he is keenly listening. God has been talking about the Spiritual condition of the Jewish people. Isaiah is well aware of their sinfulness, he sees it everywhere. His heart is hurting because of the choices his people make. When God ...