Since Russian troops invaded their neighbors to the west almost three years ago, a committed group of area residents has stepped up to provide support for Ukrainians displaced by the war and has even assisted a handful of refugee families with resettling here in Marshall County. Last year, ...
Wild turkeys find the spotlight for this weekend edition of Outdoors Today. I located this flock while passing by a nearby roadway. With a camera and its long telephoto lens, this scribe captured another moment of time when wildlife was just going about their business of survival. It was ...
An Iowa native who spent his formative years in Tama County and placed public service above self was laid to rest Friday afternoon at the Marietta Cemetery west of Marshalltown. Dan Brandt, 80, of Marshalltown died Jan. 15 in Marshalltown surrounded by his family. A miles-long funeral ...
Reading fosters creativity and encourages new ideas. On a daily basis, Marshalltown Public Library librarians recommend books to patrons, receive feedback on what the public would like purchased and ensure they have preordered the hottest upcoming titles. The following are their most ...
The Ilias Lasley trial tentatively set for Monday has been continued. Due to the anticipated length of the trial and the numerous parties involved, the state and Lasley’s defense attorneys, David Newkirk and Christine Branstad, requested a trial scheduling conference, which is set for ...
LE GRAND — When they first met last April, members of the Le Grand Parks and Rec Committee, many of whom grew up in the community and graduated from East Marshall High School, were united by a simple goal. They wanted to bring new playground equipment to the city park they once enjoyed as ...