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Daily Record: July 2, 2026

Daily Record July 2, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court July 1 • Tina Marie Weber made an initial appearance on three counts of a child endangerment charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 10. Bond is set at $6,000 cash in defendant’s name only. A no-contact order has been issued for the protected parties. • Roberto Bautista De Jesus made an initial appearance on a contempt of court/violation of a no-contact order charge and a domestic abuse assault-first offense charge. Jennie Wilson-Moore is appointed as counsel. The net ...

Daily Record: July 1, 2026

Daily Record July 1, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court June 30 • Tremain Lavern Orange made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Orange is being held without bond. • Winner Kokou Banissan made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 20. • Steven Ray Lund made an initial appearance on a violation of parole charge. Leah ...

Prepping, setup underway for Central Iowa Fair

Todays News July 1, 2026

The schedule for the Central Iowa Fair is packed, and staff have been working hard to ensure the fairgrounds are ready for the annual event. During the last two weeks before CIF begins on July 8, Central Iowa Fair (CIF) President Jodi Breniman said staff have cleaned the buildings, mowed the ...

Todays News July 1, 2026

Marshalltown’s third annual “Red, White and Blue” celebration is slated to kick off on Thursday evening with the Get Fired Up for Freedom Classic Car Cruise Through beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the 13th Street District. The event is sponsored by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce and ...

‘We’re still home’

Todays News July 1, 2026

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...

These new laws are taking effect in Iowa July 1

Todays News July 1, 2026

Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including measures restricting access to abortion-inducing medication, increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways and limiting future governors’ powers during public health and disaster emergencies. July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year, is the default date for new laws to be enacted, unless otherwise specified. Several measures passed this session went into effect immediately, including laws banning public entities from hosting warrant resolution clinics and shifting some K-12 ...