Fellow Marshalltonians, I have never had someone running for a city position that I feel strongly enough about to express my hopes that he wins his race. Scott McLain is my next-door neighbor, and I have learned so much about him. He is a Veteran and works as a leader in the Department of ...
Milestones are most often marked in time. In 1925, the building that is now Miller Middle School was opened in Marshalltown. At the newly opened Marshalltown High School (Miller), Adoph Rupp (who led the University of Kentucky’s basketball program to nearly 900 wins) began his coaching ...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part editorial column regarding the West Marshall bond referendum written by Jacy Large. Part One: “What is the goal of our (West Marshall’s) school system?” This is a question any individual who has served as an educator, board member or on ...
Mike Ladehoff, Jeff Schneider, and Sue Cahill are the best candidates for the contested Council positions if you want this community to be even better than it is today. Those three people will help us improve with better roads and other city infrastructure, improve with more housing, retail, ...
Mayoral candidate Mike Ladehoff has always understood the value of hard work. As a kid growing up on an Iowa farm, Mike was committed to his family, his assigned chores and contributing to a profitable growing season. He has been exceptional at his job at Emerson-Fisher — a critical cog ...
Please elect Gary Thompson for mayor for the following reasons: He has demonstrated the courage to encourage public officials to respect citizens. He demonstrates respect by emphasizing positivity in all endeavors. He carefully investigates all sides of issues and recommends unbiased ...