(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…
City council passes second and third readings of data center moratorium, hears from prospective developer
(Editor’s note: This is the first of two stories about Monday night’s Marshalltown city council meeting and the ongoing controversy…
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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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What if factories had gotten the data center treatment?
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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
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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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