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Furry additions to the family

The Veren family of rural State Center — Marshall County Chief Deputy Ben, his wife Casee and their sons Cooper and Conner — welcomed two new members recently: cats Salt and Peppa, who were rescued…

At a crossroads

TOLEDO — It’s a pivotal moment in the history of Tama County Public Health and Home Care as the agency celebrates…

‘A beautiful addition’

Drivers on South Third Avenue might notice a brand new addition arcing over Main Street - an electric “Downtown Marshalltown”…

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Marshall County Courthouse Court Nov. 5 • Leoncio Bollas Morales made an initial appearance on an operating while under the influence-first offense charge, a improper rear lamps charge, an open container charge and a no insurance charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on…

Marshall County Courthouse Court Nov. 4 • Gustavo Vasquez Hernandez made an initial appearance on a…

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Marshalltown Police Department Arrests • On Monday, Nov. 2, Nay Lay, 41, was arrested for violation…

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Marshall County Courthouse Court Nov. 2 • Jessie Pryce Calvert made an initial appearance with counsel,…

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EMPTY NEST

Caden Hinkle did it again—he created another yard sculpture out of RR ties. The first one was a raised-garden bed. I had him notch the ties so they fit together like Lincoln Logs. Snazzy. Ginnie and I had the most fun with that raised garden, more fun than with any of the other “normal”…

Do you support the proposed data center regulations that were presented to the Marshalltown City Council at Monday night’s meeting?

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Data centers

We've spent months hearing every reason to ban data centers. Developers know where the community stands on water, power, noise and AI as a whole. I believe AI companies need regulation. But recent council votes suggest the majority is headed toward regulating data centers, not prohibiting them. So why aren't we having an equally…

Obituaries

Karen Mills

Angel wings were awarded to Karen Mills, of Marshalltown, on October 31, 2026. She was under the compassionate care of Iowa River Hospice Home. Per Karen and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.…

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