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Opinion

Questions about Joel Oliva’s background

Your View

I feel there are important details missing in Joel Oliva’s background information. His education and job experiences sound impressive, BUT where did he attend college? Does he have a college degree? Where, when and for whom was he employed? When and why did he move to Iowa and Marshalltown? ...

Thank you Marshall County residents

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Thank you, Marshall County residents, for making our October 6 Historical Home Tour a success! It was heartwarming to see so many out socializing on a beautiful day. The Historical Society of Marshall County is a non-profit organization, founded in 1908, which receives no federal, state or ...

I’m voting for strong, fully-funded public schools

Columnists

You can tell it’s almost time to vote when harvest is wrapping up. We finished our beans several weeks ago, and we got our corn out the other day. Prices are too low and costs are too high, but we have our fingers crossed. Just like I have my fingers crossed that we’ll elect more state ...

A correction

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In the Oct. 16 Times Republican I stated incorrectly that Nan Benson initiated a program to assist township secretaries with budget issues at budget time. Actually, Whitney Hunt initiated it a few years ago and Nan has continued it. I apologize for and regret the error.

Continuing our work to end domestic violence

Columnists

“Does the State have any further witnesses today?” the judge asks, looking down at the prosecutor with a quizzical glance. The jury leans forward, waiting to see if the State will finally call the one person they want to hear from: the victim. The prosecutor looks back from his seat at the ...