The Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) had another decrease in the number of enrolled students, per the annual certified enrollment count. At the regular Monday meeting, the school board received a report from Executive Director…
Bestselling author Allen Eskens visits Marshalltown Public Library Monday
Allen Eskens told the story of how he went from a below average student who believed he was destined to…
Meet the candidates 2026: Marshall County Board of Supervisors four-year term pt. 1
With early voting already underway and Election Day approaching, Marshall County voters are deciding on all three of the seats…
‘Feel the Love’ program brings new AC system to Central Iowa Fairgrounds activity building
The Central Iowa Fairgrounds host a wide range of activities throughout the year on the east side of Marshalltown, but…
Rob Sand withdraws from Wednesday debate after brother-in-law’s death
Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for governor, has withdrawn from a debate scheduled for Wednesday with Republican candidate Zach Lahn…
USDA offering $8B in farmer relief payments
Farmers will be eligible to receive one-time payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide relief for high fuel…
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Harlie rides to Alliance title
Having led for nearly the entire night, Marshalltown senior diver Harlie Thatcher didn’t panic…
Iowa women No. 10 in AP preseason poll
South Carolina tops AP women's basketball poll
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Most of the questions lobbed at Kansas coach Bill Self at the…
Kansas sets Big 12 media day abuzz
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 20 • Seth Leroy Watts made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Watts is being held without bond. Marshalltown Police Department Arrests • On Monday, Oct. 19, Cheyenne Meyer, 27, was arrested for possession…
Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 20 • Cristo Jesus Lopez Arevalos made an initial appearance on…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 16 • Andrew Alvin Lodestein made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 15 • Carlos Alberto Torres Tapia made an initial appearance on…
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Data center discussion deserves a bigger room
When a city plans something big, it should not check driver's licenses at the…
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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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The "SURVIVORS" is one of several pro-life organizations which are trying to preserve the lives of unborn children. This is a noble work in an increasingly pagan, humanistic culture. The 'SURVIVORS" seeks to inform about, and to stop, the practice of "harvesting" aborted baby parts and selling them to research centers which
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Obituaries
Shirley Johns
Shirley Johns, 84, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at Iowa River Hospice House of Marshalltown. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Shirley…
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