Nate Willems, the Democrat running for Iowa Attorney General, said he plans to create an enforcement unit dedicated to wage theft recovery if elected in 2026. Willems, a labor lawyer and former state representative, released a “Protecting Your Paycheck” policy platform Wednesday as part ...
The attempted murder trial for Dewey Perdue began Tuesday at the Marshall County Courthouse. Perdue, 70, of Marshalltown, was arrested in Bondurant in Sept. 23, 2025 after being considered at-large and wanted in connection to the Sept. 20, 2025 shooting of two people - Jose Arrendondo and ...
Alliant Energy received the final permits needed to move forward with construction of the Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown. The facility will be constructed on land adjacent to the company's current 650-megawatt Marshalltown Generating Station. The Bobcat Energy Center, a natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility, received the required air permit last week from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Iowa DNR issues air permits only if the applicant proves the facility will meet or exceed all applicable air quality standards designed to protect public health. ...
The ongoing debate over data centers in Marshalltown took a somewhat confusing turn during Monday night’s city council meeting as the council, after approximately 40 minutes of discussion, voted 6-1 to approve the first reading of a four-month moratorium on the projects before a motion to ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 11 • Michael Lynn Logan made an initial appearance on an escape from custody-felon charge and a driving under suspension charge. Mark Olberding is appointed as counsel on the escape charge. The preliminary hearing on that charge is 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. Logan is being held without bond. Logan pleaded guilty to the driving under suspension charge. The fine is $250 with a $37.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $347.50. • Jesseca Ellen Menzel made an initial appearance on a failure to appear at a pre-trial conference charge. ...
The time has come for the annual Assistance League of Marshalltown chicken pot pie fundraiser. Sales of the popular savory pastries began Aug. 1 and will extend through Sept. 12. Assistance League member Taylor Everman is in charge of pot pie publicity and said this is the fourth year for ...
