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MPL should adhere to its mission

The board also states that further discussion of the rejected periodicals is not allowed. Another censoring tactic. One city council person “hates” the newspaper in question while another council person likes it. Both opinions are tolerated in our Republic but create a dilemma. In this ...

Library board shutting down the public

Thank you for your past thorough and accurate reporting on library patrons’ 8-month ongoing disagreement with the Marshalltown Public Library. As of an April 2023 policy revision, dialog at board meetings with the board concerning any agenda items is not allowed. The only public input ...

Remember the sacrifices of our veterans

Once a year the American Legion Auxiliary seeks donations in exchange for poppies, the memorial flower of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. The poppy, a replica of the poppies that bloomed on the battlefields of France, are handmade here in Iowa at the Iowa Veterans Home by ...

Real water quality progress should be measured by outcomes

A recent editorial published by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig (June 1) touted water quality progress as Iowa enters the second decade of its Nutrient Reduction Strategy. For decades, the agricultural community has discussed conservation in terms of activities, not outcomes, and this ...

A question for Trump supporters

Question for Trump supporters. If Trump did such a great job, why are so many Republicans running against him in the primaries, even his former VP?

Part three — Israel’s fall from grace

What happened to Israel in the 400 years of God’s silent treatment? In this time-frame Israel had many events happen. As a Nation Israel rejected any help that God sent their way. All God wanted was for them to recognize Him and reject their other-false-god-seeking desire. Little did ...