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Parks & Rec to debut Family Prom event on May 1

Prom isn’t just for students anymore. Marshalltown Parks & Recreation is soon to debut its first ever May Day Memories Family Prom, aimed at being inclusive for youth, parents and extended family. It will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 1 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The idea was born out of combining aspects of Parks & Rec’s daddy/daughter and mother/son dances. “Attendance has been great for the daddy/daughter dance, and maybe not so much for the mother/son. I was approached about the idea of combining and having a family night,” said Recreation Supervisor Jennifer ...

Daily Record, April 25, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court April 24 • Amber Jo Pushetonequa made an initial appearance on a possession of marijuana-first offense charge and a possession of drug paraphernalia charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 14. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court. • Terry Clarence Darcel Profit Jr. failed to make an appearance on a failure to obey a stop sign and yield the right of way charge and a no insurance-accident charge and the court found him guilty on ...

Iowa Speedway team brings pace car Corvette to IVH

For the second consecutive year, leaders at the Iowa Speedway in Newton came to Marshalltown to offer free rides in the pace car 2025 Chevy Corvette with 500 horsepower to residents at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in the courtyard area on Friday afternoon. While taking a break from driving, ...

New business Classy Nibbles focuses on high quality charcuterie

Sweet dreams are made of cheese . . . and meats . . . and on quality and creative charcuterie boards. Classy Nibbles, a new local business started by Deb Baskerville, launched on April 17, and passed the state pre-opening inspection. “Charcuterie boards are fun to make,” she said. ...