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Daily Record: June 21, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court June 19 • Jeremy Edward Dengler made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge. Julia Cutler is appointed as counsel. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Dengler is being held without bond. • Jacob Allen Wayne Roop appeared in court today.Bond is set at $16,000 cash in defendant’s name only. • Jesus Francisco Soto Jr. made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge, a possession of marijuana-first offense charge and a dark windows charge. The public defender’s office ...

Iowa attorney general candidate Nate Willems stumps at Legends

Believing the Iowa Attorney General should not file lawsuits for the purposes of political grandstanding, but instead protect Iowans, Democrat Nate Willems threw his hat in the ring for the seat. “It’s the biggest law firm in the state of Iowa, and it’s the only one which is supposed to ...

Pesticides ‘shatter’ leaves of Iowa’s state tree

In 1996, Tony Singh began rewilding a plot of land in LeClaire, hoping to restore its oak savanna, native prairie, woodlands and wetlands. Less than five years later, he noticed the leaves on his oak trees were in tatters. “When the leaf is coming out, if it is natural, it’s a beautiful ...

Community leaders honored at annual Chamber banquet

Two people and one organization were honored at Thursday’s 128th Chamber Annual Banquet Awards. The 2026 Community Impact Award was given to Tom Apgar. He and his family were recognized for the new Apgar Family Water Plaza and contributions on the Linn Creek District projects. The ...