As a County Supervisor in neighboring Grundy County, I have found myself intrigued by the happenings in Hardin County. From the public comment debacle to disinformation over a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution that would turn Hardin County into the “Wild West” I’m entertained by the ...
High-quality schools play a vital role in fostering passion, purpose, and pride within a community. The Marshalltown Community School District has done a remarkable job maintaining our schools and being responsible stewards of community tax dollars. With an average age of 67.5 years, our ...
For the past year I have been reading a magazine called “Decisions.” I am not a magazine reader as many articles come from unsettled writers who make their living keeping the world stirred up with angry thoughts. In this publication, the authors are conservative and thought provoking. ...
It’s that time of year again where airwaves are filled with political ads, mailboxes are stuffed with mailers, and everyone is monitoring who is calling them a bit more carefully, making sure they don’t get trapped on a phone call about who they are voting for. And while we all look forward ...
Dear Potential Voters of Tama County, I grew up surrounded by politics and moral values — religious beliefs. Two uncles were 30-year Senators, one of each party. They both loved America and made decisions based on the good of the U.S.A. In the past 60+ years, and specifically starting in ...
At various times during the past sixty days, I have needed to use one of the three Marshalltown medical facilities of UnityPoint Health: The Emergency Department, UnityPoint Clinic — Express, and UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Hospital. I admit, at times, I have doubted the credibility of ...