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Danny Robinson appointed as new Tama mayor

TAMA — There was a large crowd at Monday night’s Tama City Council meeting, and for good reason: it was time to appoint a new mayor. Only two letters were received from those who applied for the position after the resignation of Brian Hanus on March 4: one from John Anderson and one from ...

Family Fun Night held at St. Francis Thursday

Staff and students of St. Francis Catholic School and their families gathered at the building on Thursday night for the annual Family Fun Night complete with a wide range of activities in various classrooms and the gymnasium.

Students to represent MHS at FCCLA nationals in July

With less than four years at Marshalltown High School under its belt, students involved with the FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America) program have been selected to compete in the National Leadership Conference July 6 through July 10 in Washington, D.C. At the April 6 school ...

JA 3DE ‘Culminating Event’ held at Orpheum Thursday

Five groups of Marshalltown High School (MHS) students competed in a Junior Achievement 3DE “culminating event” at the B.A. Niblock Orpheum Welcome Center on Thursday morning during which each team presented a plan for Fidelity & Guaranty (F&G) Annuities and Life of Des Moines to help the ...

Marshall County Conservation invites public to Grimes Farm controlled burn

Marshalltown residents might see smoke and a fiery glow in the sky next week. The Marshall County Conservation will hold a scheduled controlled burn at Grimes Farm, with a date to be determined. Naturalist Emma Bruck said the controlled burn is held annually, but this year’s is larger, covering seven acres, and will be held in the evening. Staff will also complete smaller burns in surrounding ditches as conditions allow. “Controlled burns are an important management tool used to maintain healthy prairie ecosystems,” she said. “Fire helps remove invasive species, recycle ...

Daily Record, April 10, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court April 9 • Jamie Lynn Anderson made an initial appearance on an unauthorized use of a credit card charge, a theft-fourth degree against older person charge and an identity theft under $1500 charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on April 17. Bond is set at $6,000 cash or surety. • Cameryn Ivan Valerio made an initial appearance on a domestic abuse assault-first offense-causing bodily injury charge. Julia Cutler is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 ...