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These new laws are taking effect in Iowa July 1

Todays News July 1, 2026

Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including measures restricting access to abortion-inducing medication, increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways and limiting future governors’ powers during public health and disaster emergencies. July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year, is the default date for new laws to be enacted, unless otherwise specified. Several measures passed this session went into effect immediately, including laws banning public entities from hosting warrant resolution clinics and shifting some K-12 ...

Marshalltown drivers involved in crash with train in Jasper County

Todays News July 1, 2026

NEWTON — Two Marshalltown drivers in separate vehicles were involved in an accident involving a train northeast of Newton on Monday afternoon, according to a press release issued by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on County Highway T12 N near N 39th Ave E. At ...

McDonald’s to open second Marshalltown restaurant ‘mid-2027’

Todays News July 1, 2026

McDonald’s Corp. of Chicago, Ill., has purchased a vacant lot at the intersection of East State Street and North 3rd Avenue in Marshalltown from Allen Foundation of Waterloo (UnityPoint Health) and will build a second restaurant at the site. The sale was confirmed by a UnityPoint ...

The heat is on

Todays News June 30, 2026

The heat is on. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Marshall County on Monday, with predicted heat indexes reaching 107 degrees and extending through tomorrow evening. As temperatures climbed into the 90s, the 65 percent humidity made the outdoors feel like it was ...

Keeping an eye on the highway

Todays News June 30, 2026

STATE CENTER — Traffic along Highway 30 is a frequent cause for concern within State Center, especially with drivers from all over the Midwest coming to and from nearby Ames and Iowa State University on a regular basis. On Friday beginning at 5 a.m., the State Center Police Department ...

Haverhill fireworks and firefighters fundraiser slated for Sunday

Todays News June 30, 2026

HAVERHILL — Joining in with other neighboring communities, Haverhill will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with events of its own. The community will host a fireworks show and fundraiser for the Haverhill Fire Department. Activities start at 3 p.m. on Sunday. At the Haverhill Memorial ...