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Opinion

Fostering a mindset of kindness, empathy, and gratitude

Your View

Marshalltown is the vibrant thread that weaves together my memories, dreams, and aspirations. Born and raised here, I chose to return, seeking to raise our family amidst the familiar sights and sounds of our beloved community. As I navigate the familiar streets, I am in awe with a sense of ...

Putting more farm in the Farm Bill

Columnists

Agriculture shapes our way of life in Iowa. Our heritage and traditions are rooted deep in the fields that cover our great state. That’s why I was thrilled to celebrate National Agriculture Week to recognize our farmers. They keep Iowa number one in corn, pork, egg, ethanol, and biodiesel ...

Another tough week for Perry

Columnists

March Madness is here. And it’s made its way to the State Capitol. The big surprise since the beginning of the 2024 session has been the Governor’s proposal to reduce mental health, special education, reading recovery and other services provided to kids through Area Education Agencies ...

Identity theft protection

Columnists

Identity theft is one of those crimes that most people don’t think about until they become a victim. Identity theft is one of the easiest crimes for offenders to get away with and one of the toughest crimes for the police to solve. Identity thieves quickly learn that stealing identities is ...

Feenstra: Helps or hinders?

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On March 17, Congressman Randy Feenstra of District 4 Iowa filed for reelection. With Governor Reynolds at his side, Congressman Feenstra proudly announced his “Save Our Seniors Act.” This is approximately the 609th bill he’s introduced, none of which he’s passed. The “SOSA” bill ...