Nan Benson is a proven leader who prioritizes our election integrity in Marshall County. When Iowa legislators reached out to discuss possible changes, Nan was open and transparent, telling them what processes and safeguards worked and what could be improved. Nan conveyed how any proposed ...

Recently it was reported that Marshall County is being sued by Perfection Property Restoration for their work on the Courthouse from the tornado in 2018. In researching the project I found that, at the August 3, 2021 Marshall County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board discussed selecting a ...

I wasn’t part of the decision to close the Gladbrook school in 2015, just like I wasn’t part of the decision years earlier to consolidate the two school districts. I have no idea what conversations and decisions took place behind the scenes then, but the consequences of those decisions are ...

I feel there are important details missing in Joel Oliva’s background information. His education and job experiences sound impressive, BUT where did he attend college? Does he have a college degree? Where, when and for whom was he employed? When and why did he move to Iowa and Marshalltown? ...

Thank you, Marshall County residents, for making our October 6 Historical Home Tour a success! It was heartwarming to see so many out socializing on a beautiful day. The Historical Society of Marshall County is a non-profit organization, founded in 1908, which receives no federal, state or ...

In the Oct. 16 Times Republican I stated incorrectly that Nan Benson initiated a program to assist township secretaries with budget issues at budget time. Actually, Whitney Hunt initiated it a few years ago and Nan has continued it. I apologize for and regret the error.