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Daily Record, May 19, 2026

Daily Record May 19, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court May 18 • Karri Rekay Rogers made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge, a fraudulent use of registration charge, a no insurance charge and a speeding charge. The pubic defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on June 8. • Amelia Marie Robinson made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge. Brian Mercy is appointed as counsel. A pre-trial conference is set for 9:30 a.m. on June 17 in Magistrate Court. • Jasmeyn Ericka Aguilar made an initial appearance on a ...

Gilman Public Library director expands offerings, rebuilds collection

Todays News May 19, 2026

GILMAN — Libraries, both big and small, offer more than just a storage space for books. Often, these dwellings are hubs of a community, providing free resources, events and camaraderie. In February Natasha Williams became the new director of the Gilman Public Library, 124 N. Main St., eager ...

The National Road connected a young nation

Todays News May 19, 2026

Editor’s Note: With new settlements being established in the Northwest Territory, leaders of the still young United States tackled another issue — how to link cities in the east with new opportunities in the west. This happened through an act of Congress creating what came to be known as ...

Scenes from the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival parade

Todays News May 19, 2026

The annual Fiesta Season of town celebrations and other events officially kicked off last weekend with the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival in Tama, which included a parade through the downtown area on Saturday morning featuring the Color Guard, local first responding agencies, a wide variety ...

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs property tax law projected to save $4.2 billion over 6 years

Todays News May 19, 2026

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward the families who fund ...

Live after 5 returns downtown

Todays News May 18, 2026

The annual free concert series Live After 5 returned to downtown Marshalltown on Friday with Grand Marshall as the opening band. The series, which came under the operation of Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) earlier in the year, is being held at the Cartwright Pavilion off of ...