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SportsPlus celebrates 25 years in Marshalltown

Todays News

Sprained ankles suffered while participating in high school sports followed by a writing assignment would serve as the foundation for SportsPlus, a successful Marshalltown Main Street business now celebrating its 25th anniversary in the community. As an athlete at the former SEMCO High School ...

Natural history moments for our memories

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I like all forms of natural history. I want to learn as much as I can about how the life of plants and animals coincides for the best outcomes of all species. I am fascinated by Earth science, astronomy, geology, plate tectonics, geomorphology, and glaciology. I like to study ...

County assessor attempts to clear the air on rental income letters

Todays News

Letters sent out from Marshall County Assessor Blaze Wurr to county property owners seeking information on rental income have drawn concern and criticism over the last few weeks, and during Wednesday morning’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Wurr took advantage of the public comment period to ...

Local father and son rack up horseshoe pitching honors

Todays News

GLADBROOK— Joe Smith and his son Zack, 10, of Gladbrook travel the country competing in horseshoe pitching tournaments. They recently returned home from the world competition in Washington State where Joe placed twelfth and Zack placed first in cadet class A and second in overall cadets. At ...

Crowley’s Kitchen to open in Marshalltown

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A lifetime love of crafting culinary creations has led Taylor Bear to the opening of Crowley’s Kitchen, her own catering business, something she has wanted to do during the last eight years. “I’ve always loved cooking and had a passion for it,” she said. “I was lucky enough to have ...