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Marshall County Treasurer Deann Tomlinson announces reelection bid

On Monday, incumbent Marshall County Treasurer Deann Tomlinson announced that she will seek a second term in 2026. Tomlinson, a Republican, was first elected in 2022 after serving as the Chief Property Tax Supervisor in the Treasurer’s Office. The primary election is slated for June 2, while ...

‘Iowa Skilled Workforce Act’ bill advances from House subcommittee

The “Iowa Skilled Workforce Act,” aimed at expanding facilities and resources for vocational training and apprenticeships garnered positive comments — and a few suggestions for changes — from the public and lawmakers Monday. House File 2466 was approved by a House Appropriations ...

Marshall County artist Missy Sharer Pieters debuts gallery at MCC

Between farming, her catering business Pitchfork Primitives and her art, Missy Sharer Pieters of rural Laurel does a little bit of everything, and those interested in viewing and purchasing her paintings can come to the Ray Frederick Gallery on the Marshalltown Community College (MCC) campus ...

State librarian impressed after visiting IVH Friday

From Sioux City to State Center to Clinton, there are 544 libraries in Iowa. Only California, New York state and Illinois have more, said state librarian Brenda Hall on Friday at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) during a presentation before residents and staff. Hall, accompanied by Iowa State ...

Suspect arrested in connection with Sunday morning shooting

On Sunday, the Marshalltown Police Department (MPD), in cooperation with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, arrested a suspect in the shooting incident that occurred in the 100 Block of North 11th Avenue earlier that day. Officers arrested 29-year-old Allen James Hart from Mount ...