Democratic governors rally support for Sand in a final push before Election Day
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, said Sunday night that whatever his supporters have going on over the next 48 hours leading up to Election Day, it’s “probably less important” than encouraging people to vote. Sand spoke with supporters at an event in Des Moines ...
Creepin’ it real
This year, Marshalltown’s Beggar’s Night fell on Halloween. In 2023, the Marshalltown City Council designated the last Saturday before Halloween as city-wide trick or treating time,from 5 to 7 p.m. The designation makes it easier for children to show off their costumes, get some coveted ...
Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control
DUBUQUE — President Donald Trump is closing out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past while Democrats began to fracture in Michigan, risking their effort to retake the Senate. The president was on his way to Salina, Kansas, ...
Two days out from Election Day, Trump rallies for Iowa Republicans in Dubuque
DUBUQUE — President Donald Trump urged Iowans to vote for Republicans in the midterms during a Dubuque rally Sunday, telling voters Democratic majorities would reverse work done by his administration to lower costs and would usher in “socialism.” “On election night, Iowa is going to ...
Parting is sweet sorrow
Exactly 15 years to the day have passed since Sarah Rosenblum was hired as the director of the Marshalltown Public Library (MPL). As with many things, it has come to an end. Friday marked the final day for Rosenblum’s time at the library, and the first day of her retirement. “I have ...