Bricks, mortar and crowds of people were gathered at MARSHALLTOWN Co. Thursday for the regional Spec Mix Bricklayer 500, the first time the competition was brought to Marshalltown. Nine competitors pushed themselves and their skills…
Marshall County Zoning Commission continues work on renewable energy ordinance
The Marshall County Zoning Commission continues to work on updating its Renewable Energy Ordinance. Installation of battery storage facilities, solar…
A chance to weigh in
The process of enacting a set of ordinances specifically governing data centers within the city of Marshalltown is moving closer…
Sand completes second 99-county town hall tour of gubernatorial campaign
As Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand completed a 99-county tour for the second time in his gubernatorial campaign, he…
Zach Lahn expects Iowans to reap benefits of proposed steel mill for decades
GRIMES — Zach Lahn called a $15 billion steel mill project planned for Iowa a “once-in-a-lifetime project,” saying it will…
UPS Store closes after over 20 years in Marshalltown
The UPS Store at 125 W. Merle Hibbs Blvd. in Marshalltown saw customers for the final time on Wednesday after…
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Greazel defends Alliance crown, ’Cats 2nd
MASON CITY — In the face of adversity, Joe Greazel rose above it. Two…
Washington eliminates MHS girls in semifinals
The rejuvenation of historic Franklin Field is benefiting Marshalltown — and beyond. West Marshall has relocated…
West Marshall moves game to Franklin Field
Hawkeyes, Buckeyes seeking momentum from ranked showdown
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 1 • Shuree Chantelle Witte made an initial appearance on a domestic abuse assault with intent to inflict serious injury-first offense charge. Patrick Peters is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9. Bond is set at $2,000 cash only. A no-contact order…
Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 30 • Joel Hernandez Guido made an initial appearance for two…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 29 • Albert Eugene Wade Jr. made an initial appearance on…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 28 • Nallely Lopez made an initial appearance on a domestic…
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Columnists
The jobs report you are not reading
Every month, the jobs report takes over the headlines: the economy added or lost…
We all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy. But did you know…
Exercise and mental health
On Sept. 17, farmer Thad Nearmyer, who lives north of Monroe, was across the road from…
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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
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
Your View
Iowa has a Sam Brownback problem
Iowa has a Governor Brownback problem. In 2011 in Kansas Sam Brownback was elected governor, and he did what Iowa Republican lawmakers and Governor Reynolds have been trying to do — starve the state to appeal to voters who don’t like to pay taxes. Massive state income tax cuts in Kansas in 2012–2013 —…
MPL boardroom antics pt. 11
Joshua and the stranger
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Obituaries
Michael Niewahner
Michael “Choo Choo” Jacob Niewahner, 79, of Toledo, passed away September 29, 2026, at the Iowa Veterans Home under the care of IVH and UnityHealth Hospice. Honoring his memory are his wife, Sharon, children, Michael (Robyn) Niewahner and Chrissy (Steve) Anderson, stepchildren, Lanny (Missy) Feisel and Shannon Feisel, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He
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