Our fourth of July celebrates American freedom from war. We find eternal peace and love from the Bible history of mankind. Life has a million objects to collect for museums; but only the words of Jesus Christ really count eternally. There are a million books written and purchased; but only the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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?