The abuse of Eminent Domain for “private use” has been in the news a lot lately. The following is a true story of our own Marshalltown’s past abuse of it. Any Eminent Domain for “private use” can be extremely abusive and devastating. Marshalltown and its mayor set a prime example of ...
What message does it send to the public when a group of military veterans in uniform takes part in a religious event that has nothing to do with military service? That’s the fair question many of us are asking after seeing the Marshall County Prayer Task Force post photos of an honor guard ...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental health and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness. The goal is to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage people to seek help when needed. Self-care is essential for mental health and overall ...
Every year around Arbor Day, I like to plant a tree. Last year it was a Colorado Blue Spruce that I planted where one had died in our wind break. (The rabbits chewed it up good this winter.) The year before, it was a Weeping Willow. Where I bought it, they had it marked as a Red Maple. When I ...
President Biden left behind an economy that was pretty healthy, conventionally speaking. Unemployment was low and wages were rising, but stubbornly high costs of living opened a door for Donald Trump’s political comeback. Yet Trump’s tariffs could soon cost Americans thousands more each ...
During the 2024 campaign for president, we heard many promises and many lies. One of those issues was the economy. It was painted by Trump as being terrible and only he could fix it on day one. If you believed that, let’s take a look at how the economy is today. The GDP decreased at a 0.3% ...