God Wink: those moments we feel touched by God in a unique and unexpected way, as if God were winking at us. Often chalked up as coincidence by “non-believers,” God Winks are considered signs that God is looking out for us. I had a God Wink the other day. It was so subtle that I almost ...

Recently published projections for the U.S. population from the U.S. Census Bureau present a picture that should concern every American. It’s a snapshot of a dying society. It’s surprising and shocking that it’s not getting more attention. The Census Bureau projects that the U.S. ...

In today’s diverse educational landscape, the Marshalltown Community School District continues to lead the way in recognizing the importance of addressing the unique educational needs of our special education learners. This particular journey started around 11 years ago when we recognized ...

Afew months ago, I bumped into a former aide to Gov. Robert Ray. As we reminisced about the governor, our conversation turned to his nearly daily meetings with journalists. The aide said yes, those press conferences provided reporters with access to the governor and his comments on issues the ...

Pandemic well over, a growing number of companies want their workers back at the office. Many still allow certain employees to continue doing some or all of the job remotely. Parents raising young children especially welcome the opportunity to work from home. But as office culture returns to ...

I’m really excited that Marshalltown has started to embrace its identity as an arts town. Between our beautifully modern murals; revitalized 13th Street District; public sculptures; selfie stations; numerous historic sites; the reopening of the MACC; amazing diverse cultural experiences; ...