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MPL boardroom antics part 9

Some years ago, with a goal of providing perks to Chinese Communist Party officials, CCP began offering officials transplanted organs to extend life. CCP also offered quick transplants for profit. As a result, CCP devised a reliable supply of human organs. Therefore, CCP began villainizing groups of non- communist citizens for the sole purpose of providing reason to detain them. Thus, a pool of doners was created. In villainized Falun Gong, CCP saw organ doners and the opportunity to eradicate unauthorized spiritual practice. Since many Falun Gong practitioners work for The Epoch Times, ...

Host RAGBRAI riders at your home

By now, most people have heard that RAGBRAI is coming to Marshalltown on July 22. You may be wondering how you can get involved. One of the easiest ways to show off All Wheels Welcome and Marshalltown Strong is to host riders! Hosting riders at your home can involve as little or as much as you like. We ask for a place for the readers to sleep, either in their tents on your lawn or inside if you are willing. We ask that they have access to water and a bathroom. We also ask that you have a safe place for them to come inside in case of bad weather. The housing committee has put together ...

Rocky Damiano for Senate District 27

As a Conservative Republican, in the past I have voted for Annette Sweeney every time she has been on the ballot. But this election year I cannot vote for her because she has not fought or helped pass legislation to protect our constitutional rights to protect private property rights against the use of eminent domain. Private Property Rights is protected in our Federal Constitution, the Iowa Constitution and the Republican Platform. Protecting private property rights affects every single person, not just farmers, who own property. If you own a property or business in town and someone ...

Remembrance

In quiet halls where memories dwell, Each building holds a solemn spell. A board of faces, framed with grace, Each one a story time won’t erase. A 5x7, black and white, Or color catching morning light. A name, a rank, a final date, Yet every life held deeper weight. They served with honor, boots and pride, For flag and freedom, side by side. Through foreign lands and battle’s roar, They gave their all and asked no more. They loved with hearts both fierce and kind. A sweetheart’s touch, a child entwined. Letters folded, worn and creased, Moments ...

An editorial about hate

Hatred! Even the word sounds wicked. Its very nature wishes ill will on others. It poisons the souls of those who claim it and let it operate their lives. I’ve read about hatred and what evil actions it has promoted throughout history; often starting so innocently but becoming a destructive force on many levels. But never did I think I would see it acted out in the United States on such a broad scale AND such a personal one. What has been the object and force for igniting such hatred? Many issues but mainly President Trump. Why? I am certainly aware of his personal faults which can ...

Endorsing Randy Feenstra

I am proud to endorse my friend Randy Feenstra for Iowa governor. I find myself in the unique position of personally knowing almost every candidate on both the Republican and Democratic primary ballots this year, and I believe Randy Feenstra offers the steady leadership Iowa needs now more than ever. In a time of political division, Feenstra is a servant leader who listens first and treats people with respect. As families face affordability challenges, he brings deep experience in tax policy. He chaired the Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee during the largest tax cut in Iowa ...