We hope that the Maoists will act without harming civilians while waging war against the state.

We hope that the Maoists will act without harming civilians while waging war against the state.

The interest in programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds is unbelievable. I think that's because they are getting their first read more

The interest in programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds is unbelievable. I think that's because they are getting their first shot at signing up for organized recreation and the parents are eager to get them enrolled and out socializing with other children. I think that developing their skills and physical abilities and keeping them fit starts at an early age.

[The Log Cabin Republicans'] rhetoric is disingenuous,

[The Log Cabin Republicans'] rhetoric is disingenuous,

This is an important event because it's part of the ongoing initiative to clean up Marshalltown and present a better read more

This is an important event because it's part of the ongoing initiative to clean up Marshalltown and present a better image and appearance. Our community betterment task force has done a great job over the last eight months of starting these initiatives and really making a difference.

I remember sleeping in places that were infested with rats and waking up with one trundling over my face. Actually, read more

I remember sleeping in places that were infested with rats and waking up with one trundling over my face. Actually, I hate rats! In my time, I've picked up all sorts of things in hotels-fleas, lice, tapeworm.

It is a very volatile situation, one that has been going on for a month and will not go away. read more

It is a very volatile situation, one that has been going on for a month and will not go away. The U.S. has made it pretty clear they will react with overwhelming force if they feel threatened.

He's really focused. He knows what has to be done. He's focused on the task at hand. He wants to read more

He's really focused. He knows what has to be done. He's focused on the task at hand. He wants to have a very big year, and I think that he is. He's a senior now. He's matured and he knows what has to be done. He has definitely stepped up and become the leader that we need on defense.

We always had to work on Saturdays and Sundays. That was our commitment to them.

We always had to work on Saturdays and Sundays. That was our commitment to them.

We're thrilled with the turnout. It's good to see the community rally around this festival. We planted the seeds several read more

We're thrilled with the turnout. It's good to see the community rally around this festival. We planted the seeds several years ago and have watched it grow.