As we observe National Police Week 2026, I am reminded of the sacred trust placed in the hands of those who wear the badge. This week is more than a ceremonial tribute; it is a moment to honor the courage of every peace officer who stands between danger and the people we serve. It is also a ...
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week including that day as National Police Week. National Police Week allows us to honor and remember our fallen law enforcement officers, support their families, ...
“Change is constant, growth is optional.” Former longtime 2nd Ward City Councilor Tom Curley told me that in late 1998. And it stuck. I believe that Tom told me that it was a Marshalltown Chamber saying at the time. What was true in 1998 still rings true in 2026. With all the changes ...
José Yugar-Cruz, the Bolivian immigrant targeted by federal officials for deportation to the Democratic Republic of Congo, does not know when he would be deported, members of Escucha Mi Voz Iowa said Tuesday. Motions aimed at winning his release offer hope that he will not be deported at ...
Twenty plus years ago, Nikolas (Nik) Kerr, formerly from Mt. Pleasant, was in Minneapolis. He started on the north side of the city and worked his way south. He had a map of every pharmacy, drug store, Walmart and CVC in the metropolitan area. At each store he bought all the pseudoephedrine ...
Across Iowa, communities are facing rising challenges related to both mental health and substance use. While these issues are often discussed separately, they frequently occur together — creating complex and deeply intertwined struggles for individuals, families, and the professionals who ...