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Daily Record, April 21, 2026

Daily Record April 21, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court April 20 • Symphoni Rose Lasley made an initial appearance on a public intoxication charge. Lasley pleaded guilty and the fine is $105 with a $15.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $180.75. • Kell Ann Smith made an initial appearance on a public intoxication charge. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on May 13 in Magistrate Court. • Alan Robert Brindle made an initial appearance on a false report toa public entity charge. Brindle pleaded guilty and the fine is $105 with a $15.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for ...

Peoples Savings Bank donates $25K toward G-R playground fundraiser

Todays News April 20, 2026

REINBECK — Climbing closer now. The Gladbrook-Reinbeck PTO made a big leap recently as part of its efforts to raise more than $265,000 for a new playground at the elementary school here following an unexpected $25,000 donation in late March from Peoples Savings Bank (PSB). “The ...

Only wood-fired kiln in area draws potters from as far as 200 miles

Todays News April 20, 2026

The only wood-fired kiln in the area was constructed and fired up on Saturday at the residence of Jon Muller. “I got excited about these about three years ago,” he said. “Last summer, the Arts + Culture Alliance [ACA] helped me with funding to go to a workshop at the Adamah Art ...

State Center, Albion departments respond to fire in Lamoille likely caused by lightning strike

Todays News April 20, 2026

LAMOILLE - On Friday evening at about 8:13 p.m., the State Center Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the unincorporated community of Lamoille that was determined to have most likely been caused by a lightning strike. When the SCFD received the call, dispatch advised that the ...

Juvenile driver damages vehicle, Memorial Wall in State Center

Todays News April 20, 2026

STATE CENTER - A juvenile driver was charged with a number of offenses and caused over $100,000 in damages to his vehicle and a Rose Garden Memorial Wall on Saturday evening, according to a social media post from the State Center Police Department. “While a number of bad decisions led to this outcome, the use of seatbelts by occupants of the truck achieved the desired outcome - no loss of life,” the SCPD wrote. “Walls can be rebuilt, cars can be replaced. We are all lucky this driver’s behavior did not result in a loss of life.” In a separate post, the SCPD noted that all ...

Students, volunteers come together to package meals

Todays News April 18, 2026

The Marshalltown Emergency Food Box and the numerous little food pantries throughout Marshall County received an influx of meals last week. On Wednesday, more than 100 volunteers gathered at the Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (MACC) to package 34,000 meals for residents who are ...