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‘A beautiful addition’

Drivers on South Third Avenue might notice a brand new addition arcing over Main Street - an electric “Downtown Marshalltown” gateway arch with acrylic panels which will light up at night. Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) Executive Director Danielle Lekin is excited to see ...

Democrats see strong general election performances in Marshall County

Democratic candidates had a good showing in Tuesday’s general midterm election in Marshall County, drawing less votes in only four races. Marshall County Democrats Co-Chair Tom Swartz said a high level of dissatisfaction is what drove voters to the ballot booths. He would speak with ...

Iowa’s voter turnout broke records for midterm elections

Iowa voters broke midterm turnout records in the general election Tuesday, with more than 1,380,528 residents casting their ballots. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate told reporters Wednesday the 2026 general election was “the largest midterm in three decades here in Iowa” in voter ...