'If you shuck it, they will come' - Fun for all ages at the 2026 Gladbrook Corn Carnival
PHOTOS BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER AND SOREN PETERSON
'Set Sail to Conrad' - Scenes from Black Dirt Days 2026
T-R PHOTOS BY ROBERT AND ERINN MAHARRY
Backroads Tour stops at La Carreta as part of mission to ‘celebrate small town America’
The “Backroads Tour” – a cross-country endeavor promoting rural development and “America250” – made a stop Saturday afternoon in Marshalltown at La Carreta Mexican Grill. Matt Hildreth, the executive director of Rural Organizing, was joined by friend and musician Joe ...
Marshalltown Elks Lodge #312 leads Flag Day program at IVH Sunday
As the Stars and Stripes flew all over Marshalltown on Sunday in recognition of the Flag Day holiday, it was only fitting that a special ceremony was held inside the Malloy Leisure Resource Center at the Iowa Veterans Home for those who understand its continued importance better than anyone else. The Marshalltown Elks Lodge #312 led the well-attended event with Esteemed Leading Knight Clayton Bramon serving as the emcee and the Sweet Adelines providing patriotic music, including the songs for each branch of the military. Cheryl Jost-Kelley shared some history of flags in the U.S. ...
68th annual Rose Festival slated for June 18-21
STATE CENTER — For nearly 70 years, the celebration of roses and community spirit has been a tradition in State Center. The 68th annual Rose Festival returns Thursday, with a lineup that includes food, vendors, music, kids’ activities, local history, and more. Thursday, June ...
From band to podcast: Host seeking songwriters, other ‘creatives’ for channel
STATE CENTER - Marshall County podcast fans have a local channel to add to their list. Dave Grey, 68, of State Center has been producing a podcast, which he calls The Marshall County Hangmen but can be found on the Dave Grey channel on YouTube, dedicated to Iowa songwriters. He is looking to ...