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Todays News

City council candidates address economic aspects

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part of a series about the Marshalltown Candidate Forum featuring city council and mayoral candidates.) Six candidates met at the Marshalltown Public Library on Wednesday for the Marshalltown Candidate Forum. Four candidates - Tim Bradbury, Sue Cahill, ...

The Purk Family Haunted Mill opens in Tama for Halloween

When you hear that blood-curdling scream that rips through the night air, giving you goosebumps under the full moon, don’t worry, that’s just The Haunted Mill. The newest seasonal attraction to come to Tama and to put a look of horror on your face. Kelly Purk and her family have been ...

County supervisors give approvals for various energy projects

Energy was the root of four agenda items at the Marshall County Board of Supervisors regular Wednesday meeting. The supervisors approved writing a letter of support for the proposed Bobcat Energy Center. Chris Braye with Alliant Energy presented the request for the letter. The energy center ...

City council, mayoral candidates address issues at Wednesday night forum

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series on the Marshalltown City Council candidate debate.) Major issues concerning Marshalltown voters were addressed during the Marshalltown Candidate Forum last night. Meeting at the Marshalltown Public Library, at-large candidates Tim Bradbury, ...

STC community weighs in on former middle school sale at public hearing

Nearly 30 community members filled the board room last Monday to share their views on the proposed sale of the former South Tama County Middle School, voicing both optimism and caution about what could become of the century-old building on South Green Street. The public hearing was part of ...

Gaffney recognized for 15 years of service

Marshall County Board of Supervisors Chair Carol Hibbs recognizes County Attorney Jordan Gaffney for 15 years of service during the regular Wednesday meeting. Gaffney was appointed to the position in 2021 after the resignation of Jennifer Miller. He held onto the seat during the November 2022 ...