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Power of the Purse returns next week

They say money can’t buy happiness . . . but it can buy a purse. The 17th annual Marshalltown Area United Way (MAUW) Power of the Purse “Couture in Bloom – Accessorizing for a Stronger Community” fundraiser is scheduled for Oct. 23, an event which attracts purse fanatics and ...

Meet the candidates 2026: Iowa House District 52 pt. 2

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two-part District 52 candidate question and answers.) Two candidates will face off against each other in the Nov. 3 general election for the Iowa House of Representatives District 52 seat. Incumbent Republican David Blom of Marshalltown, a sheet ...

Trump to hold two Iowa campaign events ahead of Election Day

President Donald Trump will make two trips to Iowa ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. Iowa Republican Party Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said in a statement Thursday the president plans to be in Iowa Thursday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 1. Information on where Trump will be and which ...

DAILY RECORD

Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 16 • Andrew Alvin Lodestein made an initial appearance on a burglary-third degree charge, a theft-second degree charge, a possession of burglar tools charge, a possession of drug paraphernalia charge and a possession of a controlled substance-second offense charge. Chris Clausen is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on oct. 26. Bond is set at $7,500 cash only. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court. • Abby Lee Lingard made an initial appearance on an assault causing ...