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Marshall County Courthouse Court Nov. 12 • Nay Lay made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Lay is being held without bond. • Jusepe Ashku made an initial appearance on a consumption of alcohol in a public place charge. Ashku pleaded guilty and the fine is $105 with a $15.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $180.75. • Jaime Yajaira Alcaraz Gutierrez made an initial appearance on a possession of ...

The new generation

TAMA — Through over 80 years of lineup changes, success and seemingly endless touring, one constant has remained constant for The Oak Ridge Boys: their iconic vocal harmonies have never wavered. The group performed at Meskwaki Bingo Casino as part of their “farewell tour” two years ago, ...

GMG Angel Tree 2026: Bringing holiday cheer to the community

GARWIN – The holidays are brighter when we take care of one another. This holiday season, the Garwin Enrichment League (GEL), alongside dedicated community volunteers, is organizing the 2026 GMG Angel Tree to help make the holidays a little brighter for local GMG students and families. The ...

‘Do you remember Barb Scafferi?’

Barb Scafferi of Marshalltown intended to write for one year only a monthly column “Do You Remember … for “Past Times” - then a monthly Times-Republican insert devoted to central Iowa history. However, one became 17. She wrote more than 200 columns containing hundreds of ...