Times-Republican

'Big Brother' back June 26

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:57:01 EDT

The summer viewing tradition for my wife and I returns June 26. The CBS reality show "Big Brother" returns to the air on that date and I'm a little ashamed to say I'm a big fan.

Supervisors call special meeting

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 14:11:33 EDT

The Marshall County board of supervisors have called a special meeting for 9 a.m. Friday (June 7). The meeting will be held in the courthouse and will include the consideration of a personnel action.

Finally able to mow my marsh

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 17:02:36 EDT

Last week I was definitely putting the "marsh" in Marshalltown on my property. All week I had a wetland on a portion of my backyard that I couldn't mow thanks to all the rain.

Heat, Pacers provide a thrilling series start

Tue, 28 May 2013 16:55:09 EDT

Though game three was a bit of a let down, the first two games of the NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat were as good as it gets.

Mechdyne donates $5,000 to PLTW

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:15:18 EDT

The Project Lead the Way program at Marshalltown High School has continued its momentum with a $5,000 grant from local company Mechdyne. Several other area companies have already donated to the effort.