I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge the efforts of UnityPoint Marshalltown SHIIP volunteers. These volunteers assist and educate community members about Medicare options as they turn 65 or retire. They have assisted 1,838 clients in 2021. During the recent open ...

In Deuteronomy 11:26, God tells his people that he has put choices in front of them, and us. If we choose righteousness, blessings are ours; if we choose to seek other gods, we are an unworthy people. Scripture tells us that changing a habit is nearly impossible on our own. It is so plain and ...

“Joy to the world, the Lord hath come; let earth receive her King.” Once again, Craig and I wish to reflect upon the birth of Jesus. This Christmas, we are concerned about the world we are living in. Where are our moral values, that we need to pass on to others and make this be a better ...

RE: Laura Hollis—The left’s coup is the overthrow of truth. Do we really need Laura Hollis cluttering up our local newspaper with rebranding the criticism of Donald Trump? This makes me think of wives of famous men who cleaned up the husband’s image after he had died. For example: ...

I read with interest the article in which Sarah Tupper, Assistant County Attorney, asked the County Supervisors for authorization of additional funding for the Drug Court Program through the American Rescue Plan. I have understood that the Drug Court is a successful program demonstrating very ...

At the November 9, 2021 LeGrand City Council meeting, a motion was made to approve Resolution 43-2021, to reimburse the LeGrand Pioneer Heritage Library for the sale of city property. The motion failed by a 2-3 vote. Discussion took place regarding the proper dollar amount, and it was postponed ...