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October Yard Of The Month honors Colemans

The Marshalltown Garden Club introduced a program to recognize local homes with attractive curb appeal. The October Yard Of The Month is the home of Jerry and Cherri Coleman at 301 S. Ninth St. Although originally from Iowa, Colemans lived in Florida for 10 years. After retirement they moved to Marshalltown to be closer to family in Iowa. One of the most noticeable features of the home is the North stone wall leading to the lower level built by the former owner. Garden Spaces are edged with brick and rock areas. Earlier seasonal blooms included lilacs, tulips, peonies, iris, ...

MCCB Director Herring speaks to Chapter JU-LT

Located on Marsh Avenue, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service played a key role in creating a plan in the now complete Mann Wetlands Wildlife Management Area. “They designed a wetland for us,” said Marshall County Conservation Board Director Emily Herring, as she recounted the collaborative efforts of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever in the wetland-prairie restoration project of the Marshall County Conservation Board. Today, the beautiful Mann Wetlands, located south of Albion, is open to the ...