As July 19 gets closer, we recall, with gratitude, the people of Marshalltown. We lived at the Embers and were without a home. Passing other residents we heard about the generosity of the Willows. We managed to secure a room there and quickly picked up a few items we thought we would need, ...

On behalf of the Marshalltown Area United Way we would like to say thank you to everyone who came out and supported our golf tournament on June 26. Due to the generous support of our community we raised approximately $8,200. A huge thank you to Gary Schaudt and Sage Point Financial once ...

This has been a strange year. So many events canceled, such as the Iowa High School and Junior High Rodeos, the 18th annual Cowboys In the Sky Sid Roseland Memorial Calf Roping and Steer Wrestling event. However, we received enough donations to award three scholarships. So, from the bottom ...

Last week, food company JBS USA announced a commitment of $2.7 million to Marshalltown to address needs resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and to invest in the future of our city as part of its Hometown Strong initiative. I stand with other local leaders who welcome this investment in ...

A couple of years ago on a day the Iowa legislature announced a $70 million surplus I sent a letter to my legislator in each political party. I requested them to pass a bill to eliminate property taxes for the elderly living in their homes when they reach age 65 or else reduce the amount ...

Letter to the Editor, Farmers, Ranchers, Landowners, and anyone interested in the consequences of government officials making decisions that harm others, Eminent domain is the process used to take your private property to be used for what the government determines to be more beneficial. It ...