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Alliant’s Bobcat Energy Center receives air permit

Alliant Energy received the final permits needed to move forward with construction of the Bobcat Energy Center in Marshalltown. The facility will be constructed on land adjacent to the company's current 650-megawatt Marshalltown Generating Station. The Bobcat Energy Center, a natural gas-fired combustion turbine facility, received the required air permit last week from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The Iowa DNR issues air permits only if the applicant proves the facility will meet or exceed all applicable air quality standards designed to protect public health. ...

DAILY RECORD

Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 11 • Michael Lynn Logan made an initial appearance on an escape from custody-felon charge and a driving under suspension charge. Mark Olberding is appointed as counsel on the escape charge. The preliminary hearing on that charge is 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 21. Logan is being held without bond. Logan pleaded guilty to the driving under suspension charge. The fine is $250 with a $37.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $347.50. • Jesseca Ellen Menzel made an initial appearance on a failure to appear at a pre-trial conference charge. ...

Life is short, eat a chicken pot pie

The time has come for the annual Assistance League of Marshalltown chicken pot pie fundraiser. Sales of the popular savory pastries began Aug. 1 and will extend through Sept. 12. Assistance League member Taylor Everman is in charge of pot pie publicity and said this is the fourth year for ...

Ferguson Community Center Playground gets a fresh look

The Ferguson Community Center is celebrating a recent improvement made possible through the generous support of the Community Foundation of Marshall County and Keep Iowa Beautiful. The Community Center received grant funding to help give the playground equipment a much-needed refresh. The ...