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Todays News

No more pencils, no more books

Marshalltown residents might have encountered large groups of children out and about in the community on Friday. Groups of Marshalltown Community School District students were seen in various locations - Miller Middle School students at West End Park, Franklin Elementary kids at Wayward Social ...

Jury finds Weigelt guilty of vehicular homicide

A Marshall County jury found Morgan Weigelt guilty of homicide by vehicle — reckless driving on Friday. Sentencing is scheduled for July 14. Homicide by vehicle — reckless driving is considered a Class C felony and carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $13,660 fine. On ...

Marty Hardon takes cancer advocacy to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in June 2022 left Marty Hardon with an “I won’t let this beat me” attitude. After going through surgery and treatment for nearly a year before being cancer free in late May 2023, the well known Tama businessman’s story ...

MHS Class of 2025 breaks biliteracy record

Just over 24 hours after they celebrated their graduation from Marshalltown High School (MHS) inside the Roundhouse on Sunday afternoon, three outgoing seniors joined Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) ELL and Migrant Coordinator Rachel Inks to share their experiences earning the ...

Weigelt testifies in vehicular homicide trial

Morgan Weigelt testified at her vehicular homicide trial yesterday inside the Marshall County Courthouse. Weigelt, 24, of Albion, allegedly drove on Highway 330 on May 20, 2023 when she rear-ended a tractor driven by 86-year-old Clarence Borton. According to the law enforcement report, while ...