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Melisa Fonseca for Marshalltown

Melisa Fonseca is running to represent the 4th Ward in Marshalltown on the City Council in the special election on July 16. We just came from the Candidate Forum held in Dejardin Hall, where she showed that she genuinely cares about Marshalltown. I could tell her answers were heartfelt. I am so impressed with her knowledge of the community, her energy, enthusiasm and her vision for Marshalltown. She has shown her leadership ability in the organizations she volunteers for, and her real estate business. She will work for a more inclusive city government and really listen to the residents ...

Thank you Marshalltown city employees

I want to sincerely thank the 2 men, I don’t know their names, who work for the city of Marshalltown — that stopped to help me when I fell on the sidewalk and hit my face on the curb downtown. They were SO kind and caring. They comforted me and consoled me and they called 911, then they stayed with me until I got in the ambulance. Thank you SO much! You are truly a blessing. Thank you for letting God use you to comfort others as they come across your path.

Giving our troops the resources they deserve

Our troops — who sacrifice so much for our communities and nation — deserve the very best that our country can offer. They are heroes who have selflessly answered the call to protect our interests at home and abroad and defend our communities from evil forces across the globe. While America’s servicemembers make real sacrifices to serve our country, their current pay does not reflect this sacrifice. I recently voted for legislation to change that. In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that more needs to be done to support our troops. Military servicemembers and ...

Melisa Fonseca — The right choice

Melisa Fonseca is the right choice for our 4th Ward City Council position. She is pro-growth and sees how our community can thrive and improve. Her positive attitude, interest in listening, ability to think, and her ability to analyze differing ideas and views to make Marshalltown better makes her the clear choice. Her challenger is opposed to so many good things the community wants and needs to do, so it is imperative that 4th Ward voters get out and vote for Melisa. Early voting is currently available on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. Election day is July 16 and voting takes ...

Fonseca will be effective on city council

Dear Editors, I support Melisa Fonseca for the Fourth Ward City Council Seat. The election is on July 16 for those who live in the Fourth Ward. Although I can’t vote in the election, I support Melisa in her goal to represent the people of the Fourth Ward and in turn serve all people of Marshalltown. I have known Melisa and her family since she was a student, and I was a teacher at Woodbury Elementary. Melisa was a kindergarten student in my classroom. I watched her grow and become active in school and community activities with her family. Melisa participated in activities at the ...

Vote for Fonseca

In the most recent City Council election we Marshalltown voters missed an opportunity to add younger, up-and-coming leaders to represent us. Now voters in Ward 4 can do just that. I urge all eligible voters to come out in droves and vote Melisa Fonseca onto the City Council.