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Todays News

Police chief: Arming school district teachers ‘a bad idea’

A bill that would allow school districts to arm school personnel — House File 2586 (HF2586) — took center stage during the Marshalltown Community School Board meeting on Monday. Superintendent Theron Schutte said they wanted to have an open discussion and asked District Safety & ...

State Center Locker owners announce plans to retire

STATE CENTER — Chuck and Donna Ryherd’s three children and eight grandchildren will be happy to share more family moments with them. And the Ryherds — State Center residents and business owners — are eagerly looking forward to having that opportunity. “Our oldest grandchild is 13. ...

The Flying Elbow once again a finalist in Iowa’s Best Burger Contest

Just two years after taking home the top prize and wearing the crown of Iowa’s Best Burger, the now-famous Flying Elbow in Marshalltown has once again been named a Top 10 finalist. The competition was fierce as the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association accepted ...

Iowa Senate sends amended version of AEA bill back to House

The Iowa Senate sent an amended Area Education Agencies bill back to the House for review Monday, changing the legislation to again allow schools to seek private contracts for special education services. Senate Republicans amended House File 2612 and passed it 28-22. The measure directs 90% ...

T-R staff makes donation to MCSO’s ‘Shop with a Cop’

T-R PHOTO BY JORDAN SHERMAN After creating and distributing the Marshall County Sheriff’s Calendar with the support of numerous local advertisers, the Times-Republican donated a portion of the proceeds — $400 — to the MCSO’s “Shop with a Cop” program. Pictured, from left to right, ...

West Des Moines boxing event features Marshalltown fighters

WEST DES MOINES — Marshalltown was represented at the first ever professional amateur boxing event in West Des Moines. Fight Night Boxing, sponsored by Real Fighters Association, the event was promoted by Gilbert Gonzales of Clive, originally from Marshalltown. He brought 22 boxers to the ...