The Iowa Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force comprised primarily of business leaders has released a list of 45 recommendations that Gov. Kim Reynolds says will help to guide her policy proposals heading into the 2026 legislative session. One of them would make major reforms to ...

TOLEDO — The city of Toledo has reached a fourth and final settlement with an individual who alleged that former Police Officer Kyle Howe used excessive force against him during a 2023 traffic stop. According to documents shared with the T-R, 28-year-old Issaias Romero will receive a gross ...

In response to the recent government shutdown and the temporary suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, students and staff at Hoglan Elementary launched a food drive for the community pantry located within the school building at 2306 S. 3rd Ave. and collected ...

Kids in Marshalltown have a new play option - Squish, a downtown hands-on sensory play business. Owners Bobbie Slaney and Tiffany Fouts started the business inside the Hellberg’s Jewelers building at 13 W. Main St., with a soft opening on Monday. According to Slaney, the inspiration came ...

The Marshalltown city council spent approximately half of its 90 minute meeting on Monday night discussing the police department’s use of public safety cameras including Flock license plate readers and considering funding options to expand the programs in light of declining Automated Traffic ...

This Saturday, the doors will be open at Midnight Ballroom (1700 S. Center St. #2) at 11 a.m. to give out toys until they are out. With over 2,200 brand new toys ready to go, this will be the biggest year yet. The requirements are as follows. • No pre sign up required • Must be on ...