On Thanksgiving, I read about a new law passed that will apply to all 5O states and the 16 U.S. territories. The law basically says that causing pain or serious bodily injury to any living nonhuman mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians is a crime and could result in a fine and up to seven ...
Finally, we know why the Department of Natural Resources has been delaying the 2018 impaired waters report: Since 2016, Iowa’s water has gotten worse, not better. The agricultural industry is to blame and has managed to avert negative information like this from disseminating over and over. ...
There is an excellent article in the Dec. 1 paper about Tara Klass. I don’t know her, but she sounds like a great teacher and I know most Central Iowa schools have a lot of great teachers and we should because that’s whats important for us. When Klass lists her biggest challenges, one is ...
If you want to go somewhere that has extraordinary customer service, go to the Wolfe Clinic frame service area. They are the best!
Watching the impeachment of Donald Trump. The people that are testifying against Trump are people working in his administration. That says it all. With friends like that who needs enemies?
he most important season of any in the world. It is the time when the world will celebrate Christmas, while remembering the birth of a child. Not just any child but the one who stepped out of the throne room of Heaven, to be our savior. Christmas starts right after Thanksgiving. Stores have ...
As a supporter of the Borgen Project, I want to explain the importance of supporting increased funding to the international affairs budget. Specifically, I want my congress leaders Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Cindy Axne to know what I, their constituent, is wanting. I urge you ...
Dear Grandma, It’s been nearly 80 years since I wrote to you last. I wanted to tell you how much I love and have missed you-us Norwegians sometimes, won’t tell you what is on their heart. Remember 1937-38 when my sister, mother and I stayed with you in your beautiful country? We would ...
Recently the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Post #46 hosted a Halloween celebration with great success. The event never would have been possible without the overwhelming support of the community. With heartfelt appreciation sponsors included: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, ...
Why destroy a hospital that could be a safe place to treat the mentally ill, acute patients and ones who need medication management? Mary Greeley in Ames has an excellent hospital floor plan. I was there four times and saved. I especially found comfort in front of the big, south windows, warm ...
Thank you so much to those Iowans who graciously donate to the veterans and their spouses at the Iowa Veterans Home. All the extras we provide to our veterans and their families, are made possible through generous donations. Your Iowa Veterans Home staff do a great job supporting the 500+ ...
As were so many in Marshalltown who suffered loss from the tornado, my brother recently witnessed the grace of God directly. Due to the kindness of Adkins Roofing, my brother, Nov. 6, received a new roof on his garage at no expense to him. This is another example of how Marshalltown has pulled ...
Isaiah was one of the few preachers the Lord could rely on. God was pretty set on showing some justice to his people. From the beginning of sin, the world has waited for the day of “The coming of the Lord.” The Jews believed that in that moment, God would destroy the world and make right ...
I have lived in Marshalltown for 39 years and have seen almost all of the high school musicals. I believe “The Little Mermaid” presented last weekend is among the very best of them all. Every part of the production was strong and that means the drama and music directors and the student ...
There comes a time in many of our lives when we either take or are given the responsibility of caring for a seriously or terminally ill family member. It is a hard job and unfortunately can be made harder by our confusing and fragmented healthcare system. November is National Hospice and ...
On November 5, when local voters head to the polls to elect School Board and City Council members, two additional measures will appear on their ballots: the revenue purpose statement for Secure an Advanced Vision for Education or SAVE continuation and the Iowa Valley Community College District ...
Our Commander-in-Chief and others made America great as our President promised when he ran for President and if this great feat doesn’t re-elect him in 2020 nothing will.
I recently attended a presentation on the Iowa Valley bond referendum at my Matins Kiwanis Club meeting. I appreciated the information shared and more importantly, I appreciated receiving more information about where the college received its funding last year to widen the north entranceway ...
Last spring after interviewing for the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) Chancellor role, my husband and I drove back to Solon impressed with the people and communities we had visited. The drive included a conversation about the April bond referendum and the extensive facility ...
MARSHALLTOWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT (Public Measure C) On Nov. 5, Marshalltown Community School District residents will be asked to vote on an amended Revenue Purpose Statement — Public Measure C — specifying the uses of the Secure an Advanced Vision for ...