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Ladehoff is the clear choice

Mayoral candidate Mike Ladehoff has always understood the value of hard work. As a kid growing up on an Iowa farm, Mike was committed to his family, his assigned chores and contributing to a profitable growing season. He has been exceptional at his job at Emerson-Fisher — a critical cog in the company’s operation. Mike’s efforts on the job has meant financial stability for his family. And as a public servant, Mike is a visible and conscientious member of the Marshalltown City Council. He is engaged in numerous activities while helping to craft policies that benefit the ...

Elect Gary Thompson

Please elect Gary Thompson for mayor for the following reasons: He has demonstrated the courage to encourage public officials to respect citizens. He demonstrates respect by emphasizing positivity in all endeavors. He carefully investigates all sides of issues and recommends unbiased solutions. He projects an authentic and pleasing personality to everyone. He has well rounded life experiences and he has not been bought and paid for.

Support for Sue Cahill

We have known Sue Cahill and her family for many years. She served our city on the council during the hard times of the tornado and the derecho. She served us at the statehouse with strength and integrity. She is a listener, a problem solver and she makes things happen. Please vote for Sue to serve our community as the at-large city councilor.

Supporting Eric Goslinga for school board

Recently retired Marshalltown Community School District administrator and school board candidate Eric Goslinga offers to bring 35 years of successful educational leadership and innovative program development skills to the district’s board of directors. His role as an associate principal at Marshalltown High School and 17 years in creating and serving as principal of the successful state-wide recognized Marshalltown Learning Academy alternative high school for at-risk students will bring a practical perspective to the academic policy and fiscal oversight responsibilities of the board. ...

Vote for Mike Ladehoff

I am writing to express my full support for Mike Ladehoff in his candidacy for Mayor. I had the privilege of knowing and working with Mike while I served as police chief. I witnessed him consistently demonstrate a love for Marshalltown and dedication to public service. Mike always looks for solutions that put the residents of Marshalltown first. He works to protect our future as a community. He wants the best for Marshalltown, and he puts in the work to do his part to keep Marshalltown strong. Mike is the only candidate who is forward-thinking. He respects the past but knows we must grow ...

In support of Ted Switzer

To the BCLUW Community, As a member of the BCLUW community, I am writing in strong support of Ted Switzer for the BCLUW School Board. Ted is only a few years removed from walking the same halls our students walk today, and that recent experience gives him a unique and valuable perspective. He and his wife, Emma, have chosen to make this community their home — showing a clear and genuine commitment to the future of BCLUW. With their first child on the way, they quite literally have skin in the game when it comes to the quality of our schools and the strength of our community. Ted ...