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Iowa one of nine states that won’t have to match portion of federal SNAP benefits

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The majority of U.S. states will soon have to pay 5% to 15% of federal nutrition assistance benefits in their state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release Wednesday of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rates. House Resolution 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was enacted in 2025, stipulated that states with SNAP payment error rates greater than 6% would be required to foot 5%, 10% or 15% of SNAP benefits costs in their state. Iowa, with a payment error rate of 5.34% in 2025, is just one of nine states with an error ...

No harm, yes fowl

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Spurred by a petition in support of a longstanding local business on the western edge of the community, the Marshalltown city council moved forward with modifying its animal keeping rules to allow chickens on lots over five acres within the city limits during Monday night’s meeting. A ...

Daily Record: June 25, 2026

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June 24 Court • Megan Joyce Kutzner made an initial appearance on a contempt of court/violation of a no-contact order charge. Logan Kelleher is appointed as counsel. The contempt hearing is set for 10 a.m. on July 1. Bond is set at $350 cash or surety. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. • Rene Martinez Jr. made an initial appearance on a contempt of court/violation of a no-contact order charge and a criminal mischief-fifth degree charge. The contempt hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Bond is set at $350 cash or surety. A new ...

Welcome to Summer Craft Fair returns to farmers market

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The Cartwright Market does not just offer Marshalltown residents fresh produce, locally-grown meats and handmade baked goods. This Saturday, the farmers market will also have the annual Welcome to Summer Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “The Welcome to Summer Craft Fair is an event ...

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for Marshall County

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DES MOINES — On Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Marshall County in response to severe weather that occurred on June 17, when winds near 100 miles per hour and major damages were recorded at the Marshalltown Airport among other locations in northern Marshall County. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of these storms and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program and the Disaster Case Advocacy Program. The proclamation is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 30 ...