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Gilman, Laurel departments respond to ‘suspicious’ barn fire Friday night

GILMAN — The Gilman and Laurel fire departments responded to a barn fire west of Gilman on Friday night that is believed to be suspicious. According to a press release, the Marshall County Communications Center took multiple calls on the incident that stated there were multiple explosions and possibly more than one structure involved, and the departments were dispatched at approximately 5:29 p.m. Due to information received and a visible dark black smoke cloud that could be seen from 10 miles away, mutual aid was requested from the Grinnell, Le Grand and Haverhill fire ...

Daily Record: May 3, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court May 1 • Michael Ray Provin made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 13 in Magistrate Court. Property Transfers April 30 • Delbert L. Kellogg Revocable Trust, Delbert L. Kellogg Trustee to Brenda R. and Mark A. Hedum, 2733 275th St. • Doris A. Kellogg Trust, Delbert L. Kellogg Trustee, Brenda R. Hedum Trustee to Brenda R. and Mark A. Hedum, 2733 275th St. • BEMM LLC to Iowa 44 LLC, 306 W. Madison St. • Mu Po and Ta Toe to Kyaw Kaw, 1212 Marshall Drive • ...

Board gamer group rolls dice, launches in Marshalltown

Board games have experienced a rise in popularity in society in the past few years, and Marshalltown Board Gamers has formed so residents can share their love of the hobby. Started by Mike McOmber, the group is not his first trip around the board. He started one when he lived in Tama, which ...

Fundraiser for annual Red, White and Blue celebration features authentic Mexican cuisine

An event on Tuesday will be something to “taco” about. The Tacos & Tequila supper will feature a flight of tequila drinks and a flight of tacos for attendees to enjoy, and proceeds will go toward the annual Red, White & Blue Celebration. Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director Dylan Does said the fundraiser is a collaborative effort between himself, Chamber Event & Tourism Coordinator Brittany Sichra and Midnight Garden Owner Luisa Ortega. The event is limited to 50 people, and tickets are $50. Ortega, who will be making the food with her daughter, said the ...

Rural road names pt. 3: From a musician to Civil War soldiers

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of several articles reporting on Marshall County residents whose last names are currently in use on rural road signs. Specifically, last names and other names for avenue signs were mandated by the E-911 county system and approved unanimously by ...