Regarding the article, Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, published March 24, 2023 page A6 authored by The Associated Press. The piece references The American Library Associations data report on attempted book bans and restrictions at school and public libraries. The ALA conveniently ...

We just learned that our school district has allocated $6.5 million to update the MHS Track and Field complex. In the wake of yet another school shooting this week, wouldn’t it be a better use of these funds if we spent at least half of that allocation on school security? Metal detectors, ...

I find it humorous that Todd Casady’s counter to any negative comments regarding Stone Sanitation relocating on Iowa Ave. is how many properties they own and how much they are worth. That tells me a lot. It’s “I don’t care about you because I am the big cheese.” Marshalltown has an ...

A wonderful organ concert was enjoyed by a large audience at Hope United Methodist Church last Tuesday evening. Prior to the concert, an announcement was made that indicated my efforts had brought the organ to that church. The compliment was generous and appreciated, but in truth should ...

This book starts out by God having Isaiah’s attention, he is keenly listening. God has been talking about the Spiritual condition of the Jewish people. Isaiah is well aware of their sinfulness, he sees it everywhere. His heart is hurting because of the choices his people make. When God ...

Why is it that when the city fails to meet a budget the property owners are always put on the hook? Maybe the city should learn to live within their means like us property owners have to. We don’t have the authority to tax people like the city does, we have to be responsible to pay our bills ...