I would like to thank those few residents on North Second Street that turn on their porch lights at night to discourage vandals breaking car windows. » Full Story

On May 17-18, the family of Sid Roseland held the sixth annual “Cowboys in the Sky” memorial calf roping and steer wrestling event at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds in Marshalltown. » Full Story

Democrats continue to amaze me! With such solid candidates as Governor Bill Richardson and Senator Evan Bayh having records of leadership and achievements; they choose a relative stranger as a politic » Full Story

There’s no time like the present to get involved and make our voices heard. » Full Story

Editor’s Note: The officer alluded to in this letter was under investigation for a non-criminal action. After he resigned, the investigation was closed. » Full Story

On July 10 I witnessed an act that prompted me to write this letter.

I witnessed a middle-aged woman go around the signal arms at the railroad crossing on South Sixth Street. » Full Story

In looking at tax collections for the first six months of 2008, the big surprise is car sales. A total of $35,601,999.60 was spent during January through June to trade all vehicles in Marshall County. » Full Story

Fiscal conservatives like to complain about tax and spend Democrats, but they don’t say anything about deficit spending Republicans. » Full Story

I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge “Thank You” to Wachovia (formerly AG Edwards) and their staff for hosting the 15th annual benefit Golf Outing for the Marshalltown Area United Way o » Full Story

OK, they have gotten the smoking ban in, now when are they going to do something about drinking?

Smoking may kill others, but drunk drivers do too. » Full Story