I was going to respond to three articles in the T.R., but after the recent extremely dangerous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, I am wrestling with the avalanche of divisions that are plaguing America and the world. The thought occurred to me that the old adage “The love of money is the ...

You printed my last letter ‘Hope.’ I said write a thankful list. I could go on forever, but here is mine. 1. Music 2. Socks 3. Clothes for the season 4. A coat 5. Keeping warm and cold 6. Laugh 7. Cry 8. Think of happy things today, the positive memories

March 17-23 is Ag Week, which is a time to recognize contributions of agriculture to all of our daily lives. Farmers are now beginning this year’s planting season. Planting is time sensitive, resulting in long days and increased risk of accidents. Please have patience when encountering the ...

Thank you for detailed coverage of the Feb. 27 Marshalltown Public Library board meeting. Prior to that meeting, in an open Letter to the Editor dated Feb. 25, addressed to the MPL board members, I asked one of them (T. Gaffney, J. Lindholm, M. Lyons, R Morrison, A. Beek, E Hall, K. Pink) ...

It is disappointing to read in the Times-Republican about the delays from the Marshall County Auditor and Recorder’s Office at completing major tasks. The valuations that are conducted by the County Auditor/Recorder’s Office were delayed several weeks beyond the deadline set in the Iowa ...

If there was any question regarding the power that librarians wield in the censorship arena, the recent decision by the Marshalltown Public Library, by refusing to subscribe to the requested Epoch Times newspaper and National Rifleman magazine, should prove the significance of their ...