The grand opening for the upgraded Riverview Park was held on Thursday morning. After a brief ribbon cutting, attendees dispersed and spent time in the new amenities, particularly the new pickleball courts where the tennis courts used to be. Marshalltown Parks and Rec staff were on the ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court July 31 • Mark Anthony Cates made an initial appearance on an assault with intent to commit sexual abuse charge and a sexual abuse-third degree charge. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 8. Bond is set at $25,000 cash in defendant’s ...
As the 2025-2026 school year draws near, the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) is welcoming a host of new faces into leadership roles, including Associate High School Principal Desiree Hudson and fellow new MHS Associate Principal Jordyn Terry, who will oversee Marshalltown Learning ...
A former Marshalltown tattoo artist who is already accused of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse related to alleged inappropriate behavior with clients is now facing two more charges, including one for felony sexual abuse. The latest charges against Mark Anthony Cates, 27, of Ames, ...
It’s no secret that the tree canopy within the city of Marshalltown took a huge hit when a derecho ripped through the community on Aug. 10, 2020, and since then, a concerted effort has been undertaken to restore it. During Monday night’s council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Kelsie ...
The Arts + Culture Alliance building at 126 W. Main St. was packed to the brim on Wednesday night for the first ever Songwriter’s Showcase featuring a quartet of Marshalltown musicians — Austin Chadderdon, Robert Maharry, Aaron Buzbee, also known by his stage name Buz Owen, and Becci ...