Remember joyfully rising to your feet upon hearing the first strains of the Hallelujah Chorus during a concert? Or maybe the Beatles’ Eleanor Rigby is more your style. How about My Girl, Under the Boardwalk or Stand By Me? The Dueling Violinists was one of the most popular concerts at the ...

I am writing this Letter to the Editor to share my deep belief in one of the best facilities we have in Marshalltown, Iowa River Hospice. Before moving to Marshalltown in 2014, I worked at Saint Luke’s Home Care and Hospice in Kansas City, Mo., which is part of the largest healthcare system ...

Republicans bellyache about gas prices and blame Democrats for not having a gas pipeline in Iowa. It’s Republican farmers who don’t want the pipeline, saying it will lower their property value. If Republican businessmen fight for a pipeline and go to court against Republican farmers who are ...

This year “Giving Tuesday” is Nov. 29, 2022. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is designated as an international day of giving at the beginning of the holiday season. “Giving Tuesday” was created in 2012 as a day that encourages people to “do good”. Go to the website givingtuesday.org ...

The Albion Municipal Library and Heritage Center and the Albion Betterment Committee have many businesses and volunteers to thank for the success of the annual City of Albion Halloween Party. The goal for this year was to have a gift once again for each child in attendance. Thanks to the ...

In response to a letter in the editorial over two months ago regarding high marks for our new hospital, I for one give it a grade A++. On July 27, I had a complete hip rebuild at UnityPoint Health thanks to Dr. Hamilton and his great orthopedic team. I’ve had great results. I walk with no ...