The legal battle between the city and the former downtown hospital owner continues. On Saturday, Scott Covalt, owner of CD Marshalltown, filed a request with the Iowa Supreme Court for a 60-day extension of an…
School board rejects only bid for Franklin shot put, discus pad
In a 3-2 vote, a Franklin Field bid was rejected by the Marshalltown School Board on Monday during the regular…
Tupper defeats Blom for District 52 Iowa House seat
Marshall County voters are sending Democrat Mike Tupper of Marshalltown to the state legislature next year as the new District…
Election Day polling hours, locations in Marshall County
Election polls open for Marshall County voters today at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. As long as a…
P&Z Commission recommends lowering special use permit threshold for data center projects
On the heels of the Marshalltown city council narrowly voting to send an amendment back to the Planning and Zoning…
Election 2026: All three GOP incumbents re-elected to Marshall County Board of Supervisors
Despite an undeniable “Blue Wave” across much of the state and the country, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors will…
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Marshalltown Police Department Arrests • On Monday, Nov. 2, Nay Lay, 41, was arrested for violation of a no-contact order/contempt of court. Marshall County Sheriff Arrests • On Monday, Nov. 2, Leonardo Daniel Del Real Sanchez, 31, was arrested for theft-third degree. Marshall County Courthouse Marriages • Jennifer Ferriss to Gabriel Duden • Charlotte…
Marshall County Courthouse Court Nov. 2 • Jessie Pryce Calvert made an initial appearance with counsel,…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 30 • Samuel Castro Ramirez made an initial appearance on a…
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Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 29 • Gustavo Perez Rodriguez made an initial appearance on a…
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Data center and TIF location
I would like to address the concern that locating a data center within an existing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district automatically qualifies it to receive TIF funds or tax breaks. Simply being situated in a TIF district does not grant a development eligibility for assistance. First and foremost, a developer must file a formal…
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Elizabeth Wood
Elizabeth A. Wood, 91, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care of Marshalltown. Memorial services will be 11:30 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Lunch will follow the memorial…
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