Professor Deborah Stone in her book “Policy Paradox” says paradoxes are nothing but trouble. They violate the most elementary principle of logic. Something cannot be two different things at once. Two contradictory interpretations cannot both be true. In the week of the Democratic ...

I have lived and farmed in Marshall County for over 30 years. I work hard every day of the year to provide for my wife and kids. I raise crops, some livestock, and I do everything I can to take care of my land and animals so my family can continue to survive on the farm. We work hard while our ...

School kicks off fully in Marshalltown on September 3. We want to thank and encourage all of the education professionals in our community. Marshalltown is blessed to have exceptional public and private schools. Working in education is a tough gig. There are a lot of people looking for reasons ...

Our rural communities depend on volunteer firefighters to respond to emergencies, help staff local fire departments, and keep our families safe. These men and women dedicate their time to public safety and put their lives on the line to save others. They volunteer many hours to ensure that any ...

(Editor’s note: We believe Mr. Anderson is referring to Matthew Edward Daniels, who passed away on Aug. 9 after a fire at his house in Tama.) Matt Dean’s house caught on fire down the street in Tama, and he was killed. I say killed not a victim of a fire accident as it fits to a tee of ...

On Sunday, my mother went to place flowers at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown. What she encountered (certainly not the first time, but definitely the worst) was appalling! My grandparents headstone was completely covered with grass & weeds, as shown in the photos. You would never know ...