Be an advocate — Fight against sexual violence

April 28, 2019

Sexual violence is prevalent around the world and right here in our community. It’s a problem we all must address and the first step is becoming an advocate. No one except the perpetrator is at fault for an act of sexual violence. However, we all play a role in how our culture views these acts and supports survivors. Survivors of sex crimes are often scarred for the rest of their lives, dealing with heightened anxiety or having difficulty trusting relationships. Unfortunately, survivors are sometimes made to feel guilty for what happened to them. As a society, we need to change ...

Thank you for your service, Marshalltown Police

April 21, 2019

Between the aftermath of an EF-3 tornado and more than one unthinkable tragedy, the last year has presented challenging situations for the Marshalltown Police Department. The officers and leaders in the MPD have all stepped up to keep the community safe and give residents peace of mind. Each week, the department responds to about 530 calls for service. Some, of course, are harder than others. As part of their job, police officers regularly see people on their worst days and sometimes have to deliver tragic news to families about their loved ones. While many violent crimes are not ...

Local lawmakers make strides toward children’s mental health reform

April 14, 2019

Democrats and Republicans at the Iowa Capitol don’t see eye-to-eye on every issue, but the parties have set aside partisan politics when working on framework to improve mental health care. Sen. Jeff Edler, R-State Center, has been advocating for improvements to children’s mental health ...

Protecting children’s health

April 7, 2019

Picture this. The nation’s children are drinking on average what amounts to a bathtub full of sugary beverages every year. That’s 30 gallons of soda, sports drinks and probably the biggest healthy drink fraud of all, fruit juice. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart ...

Iowa water quality affects us all

March 31, 2019

The latest Iowa Nutrient Reduction Annual Progress Report was recently released. This comprehensive review of the state’s multifaceted conservation efforts to reduce undesirable chemical runoff is a prepared jointly by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa ...

Support the Iowa Valley bond referendum

March 24, 2019

On or before April 2, community members get to make a decision that greatly impacts the future of our community. We encourage you to vote “yes” on the Iowa Valley bond referendum because we believe it is necessary for Marshalltown and the surrounding area. Community colleges are often ...