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Daily Record: May 3, 2026

Daily Record May 2, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court May 1 • Michael Ray Provin made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 13 in Magistrate Court. Property Transfers April 30 • Delbert L. Kellogg Revocable Trust, Delbert L. Kellogg Trustee to Brenda R. and Mark A. Hedum, 2733 275th St. • Doris A. Kellogg Trust, Delbert L. Kellogg Trustee, Brenda R. Hedum Trustee to Brenda R. and Mark A. Hedum, 2733 275th St. • BEMM LLC to Iowa 44 LLC, 306 W. Madison St. • Mu Po and Ta Toe to Kyaw Kaw, 1212 Marshall Drive • ...

Board gamer group rolls dice, launches in Marshalltown

Todays News May 2, 2026

Board games have experienced a rise in popularity in society in the past few years, and Marshalltown Board Gamers has formed so residents can share their love of the hobby. Started by Mike McOmber, the group is not his first trip around the board. He started one when he lived in Tama, which ...

Fundraiser for annual Red, White and Blue celebration features authentic Mexican cuisine

Todays News May 2, 2026

An event on Tuesday will be something to “taco” about. The Tacos & Tequila supper will feature a flight of tequila drinks and a flight of tacos for attendees to enjoy, and proceeds will go toward the annual Red, White & Blue Celebration. Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director Dylan Does said the fundraiser is a collaborative effort between himself, Chamber Event & Tourism Coordinator Brittany Sichra and Midnight Garden Owner Luisa Ortega. The event is limited to 50 people, and tickets are $50. Ortega, who will be making the food with her daughter, said the ...

Rural road names pt. 3: From a musician to Civil War soldiers

Todays News May 2, 2026

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of several articles reporting on Marshall County residents whose last names are currently in use on rural road signs. Specifically, last names and other names for avenue signs were mandated by the E-911 county system and approved unanimously by ...

Gilman mayor, former city councilman both arrested over ongoing dispute

Todays News May 2, 2026

GILMAN — The mayor of Gilman and a former city councilman were both arrested earlier this week after the latest flare-up in a dispute that dates back nearly five years. Les Meyers, 70, who has served as mayor of the southeastern Marshall County community since 2024, was charged with ...

Debate over downtown sidewalk repair, alleyway plan continues

Todays News May 2, 2026

Two weeks after he first approached the city council regarding the responsibility for repairs on a crumbling sidewalk adjacent to his property on East Main Street, Tom Deimerly returned to the podium during Monday night’s meeting and reiterated his refusal to eat the cost himself during a ...