This response is for Mark Rohde. Hello Mark, I know you from days gone by but you may not remember me. I read your articles in the T.R. "More names and titles for God." Would it be right to classify those Old testament sayings merely as actions taken by God on behalf of his people, and not ...

What better time than RAGBRAI to take a moment to appreciate Iowa? Let’s take a moment to be grateful we are Iowans, a moment to knowledge our bounty, our beauty, our history, and our “Iowa nice!” Thousands come from all over the world and for a week a community grows while feasting on ...

I have recently learned that the city of Marshalltown has been approached about possible data center projects being built here. It doesn't feel like a coincidence that Alliant energy has applied for and been approved to expand the Marshalltown Generating Station. It already has a 650-megawatt ...

The recent decision to bring whole and 2% milk back to school lunches is a step backward for school nutrition. Many children—especially students of color—are lactose intolerant, while others simply don't need dairy to maintain a healthy diet. At a time when nutritious plant-based milks are ...

Dear editor, Data centers are a huge concern for thousands of Iowans. That’s what Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement has learned from a statewide member survey we did, along with meetings, phone calls and other conversations we’ve done over the past five months. We know data ...

For five generations, my family and I have grown corn, soybeans, and hay while raising cattle and swine. I have been working on my family’s farm in Marshall County since I was a kid. I look forward to teaching my cousins how to make a career out of farming here in Iowa. With the rise of ...