My children are counting down to the last day of school! Last I knew, we have six days to go! Like my kiddos, I love summer and all the fun it offers. Campfires, gardening, bicycling, canoeing, fishing, hiking, stargazing, swimming, camping, and so much more! Rarely do we find time to squeeze ...
The double murder trial of Ilias Lasley continued Friday with the prosecution calling more witnesses. Lasley, 30, of Ankeny, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder of Mario Murillo, 28, and Frances Gasca, 33, both of Marshalltown. The charges stem from an April 19, 2024 shooting at a residence north of Marshalltown on 182nd Street. The arrest report states that Lasley became upset the victims were speaking to one another in Spanish. He allegedly followed them outside and began shooting. Gasca and Murillo reportedly each had seven bullet wounds. The prosecution called law ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court May 15 • Adrian Lavelle McBride made an initial appearance on a possession of marijuana-third or subsequent offense charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 26. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. A substance abuse evaluation is ordered with the results submitted to the court. • Abigail Avila made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge. Patrick Peters is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on June 5. • Benjamin Earl ...
(Editor’s note: National Police Week is being observed from May 10-16, 2026). After graduating from West Marshall High School in 2020 and briefly playing college football at Simpson, Brian Morrison — initially, at least — struggled to find his footing and settle on a career path, ...
BEAMAN — “You’re not dreamin…You’re in Beaman” is the motto of the small Grundy County community about to celebrate its 150th year of existence with a three-day celebration spanning May 23-25. While the town usually hosts a handful of events in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court May 14 • Curtis Ross Wilson made an initial appearance on a contempt of court charge. Patrick Peters is appointed as counsel. The contempt hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on May 27. Bond is $10,000 cash. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. • Kylah Raenae Harmon made an initial appearance on a domestic abuse assault-second offense charge. Julia Cutler is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 22. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. A no-contact order has been issued for the ...
