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Disappointed for the Iowa Veterans Home
May 20, 2013 Recently, I was part of a small group who gave testimony to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee regarding serious concerns about the home’s commandant. more »»
Class of ‘73 looking for classmates
May 20, 2013 The MHS Class of 1973 will be holding its 40-year class reunion on June 21 and 2. more »»
Veterans deserve gratitude, honor
May 19, 2013 I worked with disabled veterans and co-workers to provide therapeutic recreation for the residents of the Iowa Veterans Home. more »»
Commandant should be placed on leave
May 19, 2013 The allegations of harassment and bullying by the commandant of the Iowa Veterans Home are profoundly disturbing. more »»
IVH lost qualified, caring professional
May 19, 2013 I have just returned home from Alabama and read about the Iowa Veterans Home. I have known Mark Minear, former director of the Iowa Veterans Home Mental Health Dept., for years. more »»
Time for a better Bottle Bill
May 19, 2013 Believe it or not, as Iowans, we have the potential to take something that is both overwhelmingly successful and incredibly popular and make it even better than it already is. more »»
Debt is No. 1 deterrent to economy
May 15, 2013 I applaud Senator Grassley for hearing the concerns of his constituents by holding town hall meetings all across the state of Iowa. more »»
Sodders voted against farmers
May 15, 2013 Recently, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled to take away the indemnity of liability historically granted to Iowa landowners (Sallee vs. Stewart). more »»
Ag-gag laws restrict our rights
May 12, 2013 “Despicable, unconstitutional, ridiculous, immature, idiotic and mendacious.” And that’s just how Tennessee newspapers characterized the state’s “ag-gag” bill now awaiting governor’s signature. more »»
Wasteful spending must stop
May 12, 2013 An open letter to U.S. Senator Grassley, U.S. Senator Harkin and U.S. Representative Braley. more »»
Poppy Days are fast approaching
May 12, 2013 “Saluting our Flag, Saluting our Veterans” is State Legion Auxiliary President Mary Littrell’s theme for this year. more »»
Class of 1978 to host reunion
May 12, 2013 The Marshalltown High School Class of 1978 is hosting its 35th class reunion Aug. 9-10. We are unable to locate these classmates: Ilene Arends (Berryhill), Susan Ann Ash, Kelly A. Bachman, Peter A. more »»
Iowa CCI fights against factory farms
May 12, 2013 If a factory farm wants to build in your community, pollute your air and water and lower the value of your property, contact Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) at (515)-282-0484 or... more »»
Upset by missing items at IVH
May 9, 2013 In regards to Mr. Schrad’s letter to the editor, I would like to add my problems and comments. I am a retired Marine living here in Marshalltown and at this time a resident of the Iowa Veterans Hom. more »»
School board should not cut recess time
May 1, 2013 I was very encouraged to see Don Wiser’s letter on April 21 regarding the importance of recess in Sunday’s Times-Republican. more »»
Concerns about the Iowa Veterans Home
April 28, 2013 We, the undersigned former employees of the Iowa Veterans Home, wish to express our deep concern about what is happening there. more »»
Come see the improvements at the Historical Society
April 28, 2013 I am writing on behalf of the Historical Society of Marshall County, usually known as that museum across from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the pawn shop. more »»
Iowa deserves more public access to information
April 28, 2013 Self-government must include the right and means to know what your representatives are doing and why they are doing i. more »»
Branstad doesn’t know education
April 28, 2013 Terry Branstad is blaming Democrats for Iowa education problems. The Iowa House is controlled by the Republicans and Branstad is a Republican. more »»
SUVs provide safety to officers
April 24, 2013 This is in response to Tom Clemon’s letter publish on April 21. He comments on the use of SUV autos by the local police department. more »» |
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