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Marshalltown city council passes first reading of data center moratorium

The ongoing debate over data centers in Marshalltown took a somewhat confusing turn during Monday night’s city council meeting as the council, after approximately 40 minutes of discussion, voted 6-1 to approve the first reading of a four-month moratorium on the projects before a motion to ...

Life is short, eat a chicken pot pie

The time has come for the annual Assistance League of Marshalltown chicken pot pie fundraiser. Sales of the popular savory pastries began Aug. 1 and will extend through Sept. 12. Assistance League member Taylor Everman is in charge of pot pie publicity and said this is the fourth year for ...

Alliant’s Bobcat Energy Center receives air permit

Alliant Energy received the final permits needed to move forward with construction of the Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown. The facility will be constructed on land adjacent to the company's current 650-megawatt Marshalltown Generating Station. The Bobcat Energy Center, a natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility, received the required air permit last week from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Iowa DNR issues air permits only if the applicant proves the facility will meet or exceed all applicable air quality standards designed to protect public health. ...

Ferguson Community Center Playground gets a fresh look

The Ferguson Community Center is celebrating a recent improvement made possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of Marshall County and Keep Iowa Beautiful. The Community Center received grant funding to help give the playground equipment a much-needed refresh. The ...

MCC credit hours up over 15 percent heading into 2026-2027 school year

As the faculty, administration and support staff of the Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) prepare to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year, they’ve got exciting news to share. Enrolled credit hours are up substantially from last fall, and they are beating back ...