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Opinion

Elect Gary Thompson

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Please elect Gary Thompson for mayor for the following reasons: He has demonstrated the courage to encourage public officials to respect citizens. He demonstrates respect by emphasizing positivity in all endeavors. He carefully investigates all sides of issues and recommends unbiased ...

Board of Regents should remember its freedom of expression policy

Columnists

Not surprisingly these days, free speech on college campuses is back in the headlines. That makes it worthwhile to highlight the seven-page policy the Iowa Board of Regents wrote to proclaim how it values and protects freedom of expression at the three state universities. Before getting to ...

Support for Sue Cahill

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We have known Sue Cahill and her family for many years. She served our city on the council during the hard times of the tornado and the derecho. She served us at the statehouse with strength and integrity. She is a listener, a problem solver and she makes things happen. Please vote for Sue ...

Three strange paths to not thinking about You-know-who

Columnists

Are you, like me, kind of freaking out a little bit? Do masked men patrol your city streets, snatching people up and throwing them into vans headed for overcrowded detention centers where they will be held incommunicado and pressured to sign self-deportation orders that abrogate their rights ...

Supporting Eric Goslinga for school board

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Recently retired Marshalltown Community School District administrator and school board candidate Eric Goslinga offers to bring 35 years of successful educational leadership and innovative program development skills to the district’s board of directors. His role as an associate principal at ...

Vote for Mike Ladehoff

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I am writing to express my full support for Mike Ladehoff in his candidacy for Mayor. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Mike while I served as police chief. I witnessed him consistently demonstrate a love for Marshalltown and dedication to public service. Mike always looks for ...