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Former West Marshall SRO charged with failure to report abuse

A former School Resource Officer (SRO) with the West Marshall School District is facing a simple misdemeanor charge of failure to report child abuse over allegations that ultimately resulted in the school board terminating their SRO contract with the State Center Police Department earlier this year. A criminal complaint was filed against Joel Dennis Westendorf, 58, of Maxwell, on Sept. 3, and Westendorf, who is no longer employed with the SCPD, made a court appearance and pleaded not guilty the following day. A pretrial conference is scheduled for Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m. According to the ...

Zo Collective Salon + Spa opens downtown

There’s a new place in town for haircuts, colors and styles, as well as hair removal, facials, permanent makeup and nail services. Zo Collective Salon + Spa recently opened at 13 W. Main St., Suite 104. It teams four gal pals who share a passion for beauty. “We’ve all worked together ...

ISU ROTC cadets run Cy-Hawk game ball through Marshalltown Friday

T-R PHOTOS BY ROBERT MAHARRY The Iowa State University (ISU) Army ROTC cadets stopped in Marshalltown on Friday morning as part of the annual Game Ball Run tradition ahead of the Cy-Hawk football game set for Saturday evening. They started at the Courthouse Veterans Memorial, and the ...

DAILY RECORD

Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 11 • Mark Chuol Chotkuac made an initial appearance on an escape from custody-felon charge and a interference with official acts charge. The preliminary hearing on the escape charge is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 21. Chotkuac is being held without bond. A guilty plea was entered on the interference charge and the fine is $250 with a $37.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $347.50. • Tina Marie Webber made an initial appearance on a failure to appear for a pre-trial conference before a jury trial charge. The pre-trial ...