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Opinion

The need for animal shelter funding

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Dear Editor, I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to reach out about increasing the funding of the Tama County Humane Society-a decision that could mean the difference between life and death for many innocent animals who depend on human compassion. It is known that the Tama County ...

An immigration success story in the heartland

Columnists

In Marshalltown, Iowa, the spirit of American entrepreneurship is alive and well. Residents have opened businesses, among them a grocery store offering fresh food that’s created dozens of jobs. Many of these small businesses are owned, managed, and staffed by immigrants. They’re boosting ...

Signs in the sky, God calls to us!

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There are many ways God calls us. The Bible is full of information on creation, who the Creator is and what He wants every person to do. In almost every book of the Bible there are statements of creation and when God will close out time. (Matt. 24:3-14 and Luke 21: 10-11. God’s history has ...

Delivering death tax relief for Iowa farmers

Columnists

Family farms, small businesses, and local manufacturers are the backbone of Iowa’s economy. Agriculture, business, and manufacturing create good jobs in our communities, keep our main streets strong, and help young families plant their roots in Iowa. To ensure that we have a strong Iowa, we ...

Washington’s zombie apocalypse trick or treat for taxpayers

Columnists

It’s spooky season and old haunts are returning from beyond the grave. There’s no reason to fear this zombie apocalypse, however, because it’s that time of the year when boarded-up businesses are coming back to life as Spirit Halloween stores. Spirit Halloween’s successful ...