Adults of a certain age — namely, this author’s — could be forgiven for believing they’d accidentally stumbled into a time machine as they entered the opening of local artist Austin Chadderdon’s “When I Grow…
Item pulled from council’s consent agenda raises questions on CDBG grant eligibility
Councilor Gary Thompson pulled an item from the consent agenda at last Monday night’s Marshalltown city council meeting in an…
Iowa State Fair Queen Belle Werner earns more than just a crown
DES MOINES — By the time Toledo’s Belle Werner was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen, she had already…
It's Summerween, witches!
Summerween, a term popularized in recent years to refer to celebrating aspects of Halloween during the summer months, has taken…
Iowa Democratic candidates push for term limits at Polk County Steak Fry
Two national Democratic lawmakers endorsed Josh Turek for U.S. Senate on Saturday and called for term limits for U.S. Supreme…
Sen. Ted Cruz criticizes Democrats as ‘Marxists and Islamists’ at Hinson event in Iowa
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz said Saturday Iowans would play an important role in keeping “Marxists and Islamists,” who he said…
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Hoop Memorial golf deadline approaching
TIMES-REPUBLICAN The Frank Lewis Glick American Legion Post 46 will host its third annual Al Hoop Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19. The tournament is a four-person best shot 9-hole affair. Cost is $30 per person, which includes the golf, a cart and lunch. Entrants who register prior to Wednesday, Sept. 9, will…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 26 • Troy Anthony Williams made an initial appearance on a unauthorized use of a credit card charge, a identity theft under $1,500 charge, a theft-fifth degree charge and a trespass-first offense charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m.…
Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 25 • Timothy John Petit made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 24 • Justin Lee Smith made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 21 • Edward James Murray made an initial appearance on a…
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Data centers in Marshalltown: A Generation Z perspective
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A summary of the P&Z Community Roundtable
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Money & Markets
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022
War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy
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Your View
Iowa needs a mom in the U.S. Senate
As a mom to two daughters, a State Senator, and a proud Iowan who still helps with our fifth-generation family farm, there is rarely a dull moment in my life. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. Every day, moms all across Iowa juggle the demands of raising kids, working full time, and…
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Obituaries
Jane Whitehead
Jane Whitehead, 92, of New Providence, IA, passed away on, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Visitation will be held Friday, September 18th, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church in New Providence. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September…
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