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Rural road names pt. 7: From Vine to Zeller

Editor’s Note: This is the seventh and final article in a series which began April 29. It is an effort by the Times-Republican (T-R) to report the biographies of Marshall County residents of the mid to late 1800s whose names are posted on rural avenue road signs. Last names - or names of ...

Daily Record, May 23, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court May 22 • Tate Richard Easley made an initial appearance on two counts of an assault on persons in certain occupations charge, a interference with official acts charge, a public intoxication charge and a domestic abuse assault-impeding the flow or air or blood charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on June 2. Bond is set at $5,000 cash. A no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. • Robert Joseph Quinn II made an initial appearance on a controlled substance ...

Lasley found guilty of one count of second-degree murder

On Friday afternoon, a 12-member jury found Ilias Lasley guilty of a lesser charge of second-degree murder of Frances Gasca, less than 24 hours after closing statements were made by defense and prosecution attorneys. Lasley’s face did not display a lot of emotion as the guilty verdict was ...

Lasley found guilty of one count of second-degree murder

A 12-member jury on Friday found Ilias Lasley guilty of a lesser charge of second-degree murder of Frances Gasca, less than 24 hours after closing statements were made by defense and prosecution attorneys. Lasley's face did not display a lot of emotion as the guilty verdict was read out ...

Closing statements made in Lasley double homicide trial

Closing statements were given Thursday in the main Marshall County Courtroom for the double homicide trial that has lasted eight days, including the first day for jury selection. Ilias Lasley, 31, of Ankeny, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder of Mario Murillo, 28, and Frances ...