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Daily Record, May 15, 2026

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Marshall County Courthouse Court May 14 • Curtis Ross Wilson made an initial appearance on a contempt of court charge. Patrick Peters is appointed as counsel. The contempt hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on May 27. Bond is $10,000 cash. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. • Kylah Raenae Harmon made an initial appearance on a domestic abuse assault-second offense charge. Julia Cutler is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 22. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. A no-contact order has been issued for the ...

Early voting for June 2 primary underway

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Early voting for the June 2 primary election is underway, and all absentee voting will be held at the Marshall County Election Center, located at 107 S 1st Ave. in Marshalltown. In person absentee voting started Wednesday, May 13 and will end on June 1 at 4:30 p.m. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The center is open on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Races on the ballot include primaries for Marshall County Board of Supervisors seats, Marshall County Treasurer, Iowa House Districts 51 and 52, U.S. House District 4, U.S. Senate and governor of Iowa. Voters ...

Kara Wildman receives 2026 Woman in Business Award

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Kara Wildman, owner of Happy Tails in Marshalltown, was presented the 2026 Woman in Business Award during the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon held at Iowa Valley Business & Community Solutions Dejardin Hall on Thursday, May 14. Presenting Kara with the award ...

Lasley’s defense suggests second shooter in double murder trial

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The double murder trial of Ilias Lasley continued Wednesday with opening statements, witnesses for the prosecution and some tears from the people sitting in the Marshall County Courthouse pews. Lasley, 30, of Ankeny, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder of Mario Murillo, 28, and Frances Tillie Gasca, 33, both of Marshalltown. The charges stem from an April 19, 2024 shooting at a residence north of Marshalltown. The arrest report states that Lasley became upset the victims were speaking to one another in Spanish. He allegedly followed them outside and began shooting. Gasca ...