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Iowa confirms first case of measles in 2026

Todays News July 9, 2026

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus. The confirmation marks the first case of measles in Iowa in 2026 after nine were reported in 2025. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a rash. According to an Iowa HHS press release, the individual contracted measles while traveling internationally. HHS officials compiled a list of locations the infected individual had visited since the start of July, ...

Attorneys request new trial for Lasley before Friday sentencing

Todays News July 8, 2026

Just days before Ilias Lasley is to be sentenced, his attorneys have filed a request for a new trial. On May 22, Lasley, 31, of Ankeny, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Frances Gasca. He was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder — one for Gasca and ...

Marshalltown Homelessness Task Force receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank’s Believe in Local campaign

Todays News July 8, 2026

The Marshalltown Homelessness Task Force recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fifth-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. From child abuse prevention and crisis childcare to housing assistance and ...

DAILY RECORD

Daily Record July 8, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court July 7 • Armando Garcia Chavarria made an initial appearance on an eluding charge, a driving under suspension charge, a windshield/window requirements violation charge and a failure to display registration plates charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 17. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. • Savannah Paige Zahnd made an initial appearance on a person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon charge and a possession of marijuana-first offense charge. The public ...

In the RAGBRAI spirit

Todays News July 8, 2026

Anderson Funeral Homes Owner Jody Anderson, in addition to being an Army veteran, is also a RAGBRAI veteran with a whopping total of 16 rides under his belt. He can still distinctly remember his first one back in 2004 for what are now obvious reasons: Marshalltown was an overnight stop, and ...

Erbes named principal at St. Francis Catholic School

Todays News July 8, 2026

Holly Erbes is a familiar presence at St. Francis Catholic School. She’s taught kindergarten the past 13 years and heads up two of the school’s fundraisers. Now, she steps into a new role, one she’s prayed about and sought for years: principal. Erbes replaces Julie Graber, who first ...