Holly Erbes is a familiar presence at St. Francis Catholic School. She’s taught kindergarten the past 13 years and heads up two of the school’s fundraisers. Now, she steps into a new role, one she’s prayed about and sought for years: principal. Erbes replaces Julie Graber, who first took ...
Just days before Ilias Lasley is to be sentenced, his attorneys have filed a request for a new trial. On May 22, Lasley, 31, of Ankeny, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Frances Gasca. He was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder — one for Gasca and another ...
At 5:47 p.m. on Monday, the Marshalltown Fire Department was dispatched to the alley adjacent to 207 N. 3rd Ave. for a detached garage on fire, according to a press release. Upon arrival, a dilapidated, single story “L” shaped building with 7 roll-up style garage doors was found with heavy ...
The Marshalltown Homelessness Task Force recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fifth-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. From child abuse prevention and crisis childcare to housing assistance and ...
The Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown (ARL) is taking legal action against Marshall County and the City of Laurel. During a press conference held Monday morning, ARL Executive Director Austin Gillis began his statement with an old African proverb - “When two elephants fight, it is the ...
Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) families who need help preparing for the upcoming school year or updating their relevant information will have a chance to do so during Registration Day at Lenihan Intermediate School on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Everyone is welcome. We ...