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Matt Dean’s fire

(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 what happened to me on May 7 when I had a home invasion, and the Tama PD illegally coerced me to kill my four dogs. My upcoming trial will show that one of a pack of adolescents perpetrated this crime, with the Tama Police only too willing to look the other way and blame the “usual suspects.” Now ...

Rose Hill Cemetery not being taken care 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 it was there if not for the flower urn standing a little taller than the weeds. The subsequent photos are after my son took it upon himself to weedeat and clear the headstone. My aunt and uncles looked the same way. And my siblings’ headstone is sunk in the ground, needing to be raised and leveled. ...

Biden should be ashamed

How can vacationing Joe Biden even show his face? He recently stated no American service person had been killed during his term. I just watched a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington for the 13 service members killed during the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. His arrogance is unforgettable and unforgiveable. Common sense clearly showed how flawed the plan approved by the Biden-Harris administration was. They were told the Taliban and the terrorists they harbor would reclaim the country. Biden’s response to his generals and advisors was “So be it.” 13 beautiful lives, all ...

Response to 13th Street opinion piece

I just wanted to weigh in on the LGBTQ+ celebration on 13th Street earlier this summer. We were unable to attend as we were out of town, but I hope to attend next year to support everyone who lives in our community. There was an opinion piece written asking, “Does the community really want to be known for an annual LGBTQ+ event?” My answer to that is a resounding YES!!! I want to support everyone who lives in my community. A good community is a cohesive, safe, confident, prosperous and happy place to live for all its citizens. Everyone should be allowed to live their authentic ...

Correction to MARSHALLTOWN story

After reading the article about MARSHALLTOWN, I wanted to make a specific correction. The salesman and promoter Albert Diggins (in the article) was Albert Higgin. Most people wouldn’t know that; I do because I am the descendant of Lester Williams, who was there and I have my own history of the Trowel Company and Marshalltown Mfg. Co. George Williams was my father. The picture didn’t mention my married name. I was married to Jim York, who actually worked for Marshalltown Mfg. Co. and Lennox when M’town Mfg. Co. moved to Nebraska. Thank you for your consideration.

A different point of view

I read with interest Jinita Boyd’s opinion about the recent Pride in the Park Celebration at West End Park on July 13th. I respect her opinion, but I just don’t agree with it. I attended the celebration and found it to be fun, welcoming and well attended. Kim (my wife) and I know several LGBTQ people and are close friends. It just doesn’t matter. At all. But let me back up. I grew up on a farm near Beaman and attended School at BCL (now BCLUW) in the 60s and 70s, graduating in 1978. I remember those times quite well. While we like to brag about how good those times were, for ...