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The reality of words

As the saying goes, “Words mean things.” After decades of use, the reality of the thing abortion means has disappeared. We have euphemized it so much abortion has become a euphemism of itself detached from reality. So, here’s the reality. Abortion kills little girls and little boys in terrible ways before birth. Before labeling me an extremist, please allow me to back up what I say. “Abortion kills.” Embryology textbooks state that at the moment of fertilization a new and unique human being exists. A new life. Abortion takes that life. “Little girls and little ...

David Blom can make a real impact

My wife and I had infertility problems, after several years of testing, procedures and expenses, we decided to pursue adoption. We were able to adopt two wonderful children, whose Birth mothers had unplanned pregnancies, but fortunately chose “life” and made an adoption plan and followed through with it. As active Catholics and members of St. Francis Church, I believe we must vote for candidates who will protect an innocent baby, still growing in its mothers womb. While Sue Cahill is a good person and strongly believes in and works at helping others, I cannot support someone with a ...

Nan Benson is dedicated to Marshall County

I am writing this letter in support of Nan Benson’s reelection to the position of Auditor/Recorder of Marshall County. I have known Nan for years. We are friends, and we were both blessed to grow up on Marshall County family farms near each other. These are farms we continue to nurture and love. I have witnessed her hard work and dedication to everything she has done-her faith, family, friends, the many boards she serves, and her work as a public servant. As a former Marshalltown Community School educator, I understand working many hours over scheduled hours to meet the needs of ...

In Support of BJ Hoffman for Hardin County Supervisor

I’m writing to express my support for BJ Hoffman, your current Hardin County Supervisor. BJ’s dedication to Hardin County, his family, and its people is evident in everything he does. Don’t be misled by the false claims that BJ is against public education. In fact, his mother just began her 50th year as an educator in Grundy Center. During the pandemic, when the demand for substitute teachers surged, BJ returned to school himself to help fill this need. Despite the negative rhetoric from local Democrats, BJ is a true champion of family farming. He and his brother are actively ...

Socialism destroys community

Socialism is an economic model that advocates collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods, requiring control by a powerful centralized government. Socialism seems altruistic, it promises government assistance for the poor, and the public provision of all the necessities of life, from maternity care to geriatric care, and from kindergarten through university. Socialism emphasizes equality. But, to do good the government must first do wrong, taking someone’s property who’s earned it to give to another who hasn’t; the ...

Nan Benson’s experience matters

Nan Benson is a proven leader who prioritizes our election integrity in Marshall County. When Iowa legislators reached out to discuss possible changes, Nan was open and transparent, telling them what processes and safeguards worked and what could be improved. Nan conveyed how any proposed changes could impact not just election integrity, but also voters. Nan’s election experience matters. Nan was instrumental in updating the personnel policy for Marshall County employees. She led the update process after others left the policy untouched for 20 years. Her understanding of human ...