The original 2017 cost estimate for a splashpad was $164,655 from Vortex USA Inc. This is the company we were encouraged to do business with by our former Park & Rec director. We anticipated needing to include about another $ 90,000 for site preparation. Fund-raising and securing the ...

I am writing to clarify some items reported in Tuesday’s article regarding the proposed water plaza. Mr. Maharry quoted Councilor Ladehoff correctly. However, what Councilor Ladehoff claims happened never transpired. The statement reported, “She told council not to accept the Destination ...

Every year I am amazed at how nice the Conrad cemetery looks, especially in May when winter is over and the cemetery is mowed and ready for Memorial Day services. Yes, taxes paid from the city of Conrad and from Felix and Clay Townships really help with expenses; but the costs of mowing, ...

Recently, we saw what happened to Israel in the four hundred years between Malachi and the birth of the Messiah. God had spent hundreds of years sending Priests and Holy people to show the Hebrews what He wanted from we humans. Most teachers/preachers were rejected, or killed; they were seen ...

As lifelong resident, with the exception of 12 years, and business owner I am writing to express support for the Marshalltown Public Library, the Library Board of Trustees and library staff. The library provides outstanding service to the community and is an important asset for our ...

Theatre-goers have only three more opportunities to see “Terms of Endearment” on the Miller Middle School stage. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 28, Saturday, April 29, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 31. I saw the show last Saturday and was treated to quality theatre in every ...