At the tail end of a relatively short meeting last Monday night, the Marshalltown City Council approved an amendment to the parking ordinance specific to the area around Anson Elementary School in an effort to…
Community theatre brings 3 one acts to Orpheum this weekend
Theater fans will have the chance to see debut performances of the three winners of the 2026 Marshalltown Community Theatre…
Iowa researcher warns higher vape tax could drive people back to cigarettes
As states increasingly implement taxes on alternative smoking products, research from a Des Moines University professor showed the policies could…
US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising near their records on Monday after a couple buyout announcements helped lift…
'He's not coming back': Months after deadly Iranian attack, families of soldiers struggle to cope
For Michelle Tietjens, the pain of loss often hits hardest at the start of each day, when the realization dawns…
Reynolds appoints former Rep. Jon Dunwell to Iowa Utilities Commission
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she was appointing former Iowa Rep. Jon Dunwell, a Republican from Newton, to serve on…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 5 • Montgomery Bisig made an initial appearance on three counts of a contempt of court-any other act or omission declared contempt charge. Jennie Wilson-Moore is appointed as counsel. The contempt hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. • Israel Vazquez Gomez made an initial appearance on…
Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 2 • John Willet Miller made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 1 • Shuree Chantelle Witte made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 30 • Joel Hernandez Guido made an initial appearance for two…
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Christa Pike and the incomplete justice of death
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Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
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Data center
I am writing to share my thoughts on the proposed Data Center, following up on our recent conversation. Overall, I strongly support this project for several reasons: 1. Noise Ordinances: Existing noise regulations are already in place. If the business operates within these guidelines, there is no issue. If they exceed them, standard enforcement…
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Obituaries
Thomas Eugene Edwards
Thomas “Tom” Edwards, 64, of Marshalltown and formerly of McPherson, KS., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Community Care of Pleasant Hill. Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in honor of Tom on Saturday,…
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