The date was a year ago, July 26, 2025. I was in my back lawn when I glanced up to the sky and see what appeared to be a huge flock of snow geese over Riverside Cemetery. I looked back up because something didn’t seem right. I’ve never seen a flock of snow geese attempting to land at the ...
Month after month it has been frustrating for me to see the agendas being discussed at the council meetings. The business of the day consists of chickens at the Appleberry Farm, what type of fencing to use on the Center Street viaduct and the possibility of a data center being incorporated into our community. I'm not saying these aren't important topics -most topics regarding a town of our size have their obligations- however, THESE are the things consistently discussed?? It is encouraging to see the council finally let the Mason family keep their chickens on the property even if it is ...
Some strong Trump supporters see him as a voice for Christianity against those who are not believers. This viewpoint should be questioned. For example in 2017, 2018, and 2019 our country had extensive forest fires. Canada sent firefighters to assist us in a time of need. Currently, Canada is fighting its own forest fire. Trump's response is to punish them for their "filthy air" by putting stronger tariffs in place. Somehow his response does not seem to be that of a true Christian. Jesus cared about and helped all. He might see Trump's response as sinful — perhaps even in the ...
This response is for Mark Rohde. Hello Mark, I know you from days gone by but you may not remember me. I read your articles in the T.R. "More names and titles for God." Would it be right to classify those Old testament sayings merely as actions taken by God on behalf of his people, and not additional, personal names? In Exodus 3:13-15 God tells Moses that his ministry will be to God's people-the Jews. He instructs Moses to tell the people that "I am who I am". By His own authority, He names Himself. God only has one name and it is forever the same. He was in the beginning with ...
What better time than RAGBRAI to take a moment to appreciate Iowa? Let’s take a moment to be grateful we are Iowans, a moment to knowledge our bounty, our beauty, our history, and our “Iowa nice!” Thousands come from all over the world and for a week a community grows while feasting on sweet corn and pies of all kinds made by local church people. It’s a chance for Iowa to show the country, the world, our best. It’s a time to reflect on the past, question the present and dream of a future Iowa. Will we continue to watch cancer rates soar? Will we wonder about the education ...
I have recently learned that the city of Marshalltown has been approached about possible data center projects being built here. It doesn't feel like a coincidence that Alliant energy has applied for and been approved to expand the Marshalltown Generating Station. It already has a 650-megawatt capacity, capable of powering approximately 500,000 homes and businesses. The expansion will increase capacity by an additional 720 megawatts. It might be reasonable to assume those increases are being made to accommodate new data centers in the region or in anticipation of a facility being built ...
