Marshalltown’s largest employer will grow in size and employment numbers if the city goes forward with plans to sell Margaret T. French Park Monday.

In an agreement with JBS USA, L.L.C. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — Republicans are seizing on this week’s recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by... » Full Story

Thursday night, the police issued a press release making the public aware of an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening in Marshalltown. » Full Story

Getting close to its $30,000 fundraising goal, Marshalltown’s new dog park is slated to open by June. » Full Story

IOWA CITY — A former kosher slaughterhouse manager convicted of financial fraud has asked for an acquittal or new trial, saying prosecutors unfairly brought in evidence of immigration violation. » Full Story

Proponents of immigration reform say the time to do something is now and hope that they will have legislation on the floor of the Congress within a few months. » Full Story

When Emily Whalley traveled to teach in Japan this year she brought with her collages made by students at Miller Middle School in Marshalltow. » Full Story

DES MOINES — Iowa landlords can no longer use certified mail to notify tenants of eviction hearings, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Frida. » Full Story

STEVE MADSEN

Resides: Marshalltown



Hometown: Cedar Falls



FAMILY LIFE

Family: Wife, Leah and sons Jacob, Ben and Luke. » Full Story

CEDAR FALLS — Top-ranked Iowa City High scored 28 unanswered points to break a 14-all tie, downing Marshalltown 42-14 in the Class 4A state championship football game Friday night at the UNI-Dom. » Full Story