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Cannon releases third volume of poetry

Amber Cannon is a local writer inspired by the natural world. She has just released her third — and largest — volume of poetry entitled “Prairie Grass Remedies.” A total of 70 poems fill its pages while her husband, Troy Cannon, provided the artwork. “(There are) 23 hand-drawn ...

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

NEW YORK — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now $4.02 — over a dollar more expensive than it was before the war began on Feb. 28. That’s the largest monthly jump the motor club has seen on record. And the last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The price is a national average, ...

Best of the Best is back

In our Best of the Best Awards, you — the readers — have the final say. Every year, our community looks forward to nominating and voting for their favorite local businesses, organizations, people, and places. It’s a celebration of what makes our area unique, and we’re proud to host ...

Marshalltown Area United Way hires new executive director

A new face will soon be seen in the office of the Marshalltown Area United Way. The board of directors approved hiring Debbie Collins as the new executive director, taking the place of Kendra Sorensen. The announcement of Collins’ hiring was made Monday after a six to seven week-long ...

Daily Record, April 1, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court March 31 • Daly Lyle Bagnall made an initial appearance on a violation of a no-contact order/contempt of court charge and a driving under suspension charge. The contempt show cause hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on April 8. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on April 22 in Magistrate Court on the driving under suspension charge. • Diego Armondo Chavarria Palmarez made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge and a ...