(Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories about Monday night’s Marshalltown city council meeting and the ongoing controversy surrounding potential data centers.) A “best case scenario” would involve breaking ground in the second…
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TAMA-TOLEDO — There's no sign, no painted line, no fence, but anyone who has lived here long enough knows the…
Shops at Marshalltown preparing for TJ Maxx, Burlington
In a five-day span, two new Shops at Marshalltown stores have scheduled grand opening dates, bringing more retail shopping variety…
Supervisors hear concerns from nearby resident on Highway 30/Binford Avenue project
As the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) prepares to ramp up its plans for improvements at the intersection of Highway…
New poll shows tight races for Iowa governor, U.S. Senate in 2026
Though Iowa has seen major Republican victories in the last several election cycles, a poll from Suffolk University Political Research…
Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook…
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’Cats can succeed at the net
The Marshalltown volleyball team has seven players with varsity experience back from last year’s…
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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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What if factories had gotten the data center treatment?
When American manufacturing was truly coming into its own in the early 20th century,…
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
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
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MPL boardroom antics pt. 10
MPL boardroom antics part 10 Editor, this is the latest of dozens of rejected Statements of Concern. A Reasons for trustees to fire MPL director. 1 Unethical treatment of patron DB Aug. 2022 2 Gross behavior toward patron JW Nov 15, 2022 . No apology offered. 3 Failure to provide accurate , balanced
Dave Dawson
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A word of caution to the Marshall County Supervisors
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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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