Ron Martin, 78, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the KnoxvilleHospital, surrounded by his loving family.Services...

There is a lot going on in Washington, D.C., that will affect agriculture in the country andMarion County farmers are not immune. Steve Kuiper with...

Members of the Marion County 4-H Council have various levels of experience with thefair and 4-H. Some have been involved with their clubs since...

The 2025 Marion County Fair will feature plenty of free activities for children every day.There are also six free shows every day, about 30 minutes...

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Nicholas Baileyas a district judge in Judicial District 5A.Bailey, of West Des...

The following students were named to the President's List at Iowa State University.Students achieving this prestigious designation have maintained...

Melcher-Dallas softball stopped a seventh inning rally by Lynnville-Sully to hold on to a7-6 win Monday night.The Saints scored in nearly every...

In the budget reconciliation bill in Congress (also known as the Big Beautiful Bill), alittle-known item is defunding Planned Parenthood. This will...

Ankeny Christian, ranked #11, defeated the Twin Cedars softball team 5-1 Mondaynight.Khloe French had a double for the Sabers and an RBI. She drove...

Published as written and adopted on July 4, 1776.In Congress, July 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When...

Be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! Blessed is the nation whose Godis the Lord.--Psalm 31:24 and 33:12It is our...

Two recent Supreme Court of Iowa opinions, in my own opinion, have extendednegative precedents in regard to the Second Amendment. Luckily, in Iowa,...

The Bussey community has traditionally thrown a July 4 celebration that has becomewell-known in the area. This year’s celebration has a little...

June 22In the past 24 hours, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 29 calls for serviceincluding, but not limited to: 8 extra patrol...

In looking for the address of an old friend in Loveland (Land of Love), Colorado, Ginnieand I drove right by the old AA building where I sobered up...