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Before the storm: A roadmap to safeguarding our communities

In the quiet mornings after a storm has passed, the reality of recovery can quickly feel overwhelming. When disaster strikes, the immediate focus is survival, but the long-term fight is what truly tests a community. The numbers are sobering: 25% of small businesses do not reopen after a major ...

Bible truth or tradition: Traditions of men

Matthew 15 is a very insightful record for anyone who loves Truth. Jesus Christ was being questioned by the religious leaders of his day: “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?” His response turned the tables: “Why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of ...

Trolling for Trolls in Clinton

Wanna little day trip that is sorta like a pilgrimage? Head for Clinton, Iowa on U.S. Hwy. 30 on the Mighty Mississip to see the Trolls. We first saw Trolls a couple of years ago in Chicago at the Morton Arboretum. I never imagined that others might wind up in Clinton, Iowa. But yep’r, ...

Here to ‘help’

Politicians promise they’ll “help” us. President Donald Trump says he’ll “create the jobs and future you deserve.” President Joe Biden liked to say, “Help is on the way.” I prefer President Ronald Reagan’s: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ...

All wheels welcome

We believe RAGBRAI is about more than the ride, it’s about the people. That’s why this year our message is simple. All Wheels Welcome. Marshalltown is an inclusive, diverse community and we pride ourselves in our friendliness, collaborations, and global innovations. Marshalltown is proud to ...