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Beware of the false prophet

The Times Republican editorials "Trump is the Picasso of Corruption" October 10 by columnist Mona Charen and The Guardian says Donald Trump's Assault on the rule of law is intensifying" October 19 is just the tip of the iceberg of Corruption that hangs like a rotting carcass around Trump's neck. However it is terribly wrong to describe Trump's assault on the rule of law as artistry because artists like Picasso bring forth beauty, inspiration, imagination, even awe on the canvas. No Trump's corruption is more like Al Capone who dealt in the business of rot (theft, murder, political ...

Marshalltown’s future has been sold out

So, remember those planning and zoning meetings that have been occurring for the past few months now? The ones meant to get public opinion about data center regulations and incorporate public feedback into proposed regulations? Stuff like the data center roundtable, where over one hundred citizens voiced their concerns and regulation ideas to ease the impacts development would bring? Yeah, turns out they were pretty worthless and our feedback was tossed out because it isn't worth anything in dollars. During the October 26 city council meeting, we learned that these data center ...

Political ads

Just think how many good things could be done with the money wasted on annoying us with political ads. Most everybody had their minds made up a long time ago.

Mike Tupper for Iowa House

I am supporting Mike Tupper for Iowa House District 52. I have known and worked with Mike Tupper for over 6 years. Most of it while Mike was our Police Chief of Marshalltown. Mike was hired to change the culture of the Police Department, and he did just that, improving the professionalism and policies of the department. This is no easy task. I would put our current Police Department up against any in the state. Over the years, I have seen Mike work through so many problems and issues to a good resolution, both in the PD and on so many other committees and organizations, giving his own ...

City decisions

So, a city that won't stop uncontrolled speeding, that allowed JBS to expand in town (increasing odor and creating housing shortages), that has enabled immigrants to avoid assimilation, that tore up our neighborhoods, and that hired Michael Tupper has now composed a form to submit for odor complaints. It only requires an anemometer and a wind sock. The city's record also shows that aesthetics have been more of a priority than substance. Now they want us to trust their decision on a data center. Sorry, common sense seems in short supply. They will do what they want regardless of our ...

Vote for Democratic candidates

To my Republican friends: The Democratic party has a fine collection of candidates that will do well for you in the future. They will be accountable and demand accountability of others. They will work to bring a safe and secure future to the agriculture, commerce, and communities in Iowa. Let me start with Chris Jones, for Secretary of Agriculture, who will turn our farming system into one that depends less on maximum yields of corn and soy and high returns for out-of-state investors and more on reasonable profits and better health for farmers and their communities. John Norwood ...