GRIMES — Iowa education officials released guidelines Thursday that will allow schools to reopen to normal activities as of July 1 without requirements that students and teachers undergo health checks, wear face coverings or observe social distancing in schools. The plan is in line with ...
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Marshall County on Friday, bringing the total to 998. The number of recovered cases in the county increased to 616, a rise of one since Thursday. Marshall County is in the top seven counties with the highest COVID-19 cases. The others are Polk ...
Early Friday morning, the Newton Police Department was called to S&L Auto in Newton because people were breaking in. Upon arrival, officers found Hunter Clark, 18, Drew Quick, 30 and a 15-year-old boy, all of Marshalltown. One subject fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance ...
The investigation into the death of Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis continues. Marshalltown Police Department Chief Mike Tupper said this has been one of the toughest cases he has been involved in. “It is rare to have cases where we run into a lot of people who have information, but for reasons ...
Marshalltown’s City Hall is open to the public again after being closed for three months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, all city buildings were closed to the public along with restrictions to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. “With the Governor beginning to lift ...
Marshall County saw its highest increase of COVID-19 cases this week since May, and the first rise in cases since April. There were 39 new cases of COVID-19 in Marshall County, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 website. This week’s totals bring the county to ...
While some churches have reopened their doors to congregations, many in Marshalltown are still getting creative to connect safely. New Hope Christian Church anticipates the start of their online Vacation Bible School on June 28. According to directors Nicki Ahrens and Jennie Beare, the Rocky ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court — Wednesday • Willis Christopher Davis made an initial appearance on a violation of a no-contact order/contempt of court charge. The contempt hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 6. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party. • ...
The League of United Latin American Citizens is criticizing a letter from JBS to workers who have “excessive absenteeism” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two weeks ago JBS allegedly sent a letter to various employees advising them of their absences saying they are “not in good standing ...
The pandemic has caused a decline in blood donations, but Marshalltown residents have an opportunity to help out. Claire DeRoin, community relations coordinator for LifeServe, said blood donations are always needed in order to ensure people’s needs are met. “Our blood type inventory ...
A Wednesday morning house fire caused extensive damage. The fire was accidental and the Marshalltown Fire Department responded with Marshalltown Police Department and Unity Point EMS. The call came in around 8 a.m. Smoke was visible from several blocks away and on MPD arrival, the house ...
The three most populous states set records for new coronavirus cases daily and there are fears of "apocalyptic" surges in major Texas cities if the trend continues. Coronavirus has killed at least 121,979 people and infected nearly 2.4 million nationwide, according to Johns Hopkins. Florida ...
The Test Iowa site will remain open after Friday. Marshall County Emergency Management Coordinator said Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement on Tuesday of keeping it open after Elder said the site would be closing. The date, times and location might be subject to change.
Freezers are hard to come by these days. There is a shortage. New freezers are difficult to find in stores and when one does arrive, they do not last long. Matt Ellison, manager of the Appliance Doctor, said they have been in short supply since March - when the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Three new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Marshall County on Thursday, bringing the total to 991. The number of recovered cases in the county increased to 615, a rise of one since Wednesday. Marshall County is in the top seven counties with the highest COVID-19 cases. The others are Polk ...
A home at East Ferner Street in Marshalltown was badly damaged by a fire Wednesday morning.
Marshall County Courthouse Court — Wednesday • Aaron Patrick Gould made an initial appearance on a striking an unattended vehicle charge. Gould pleaded guilty and the fine is $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $147.75, due within 30 days. • Michelle ...
THE Associated Press DETROIT — A federal judge took a remarkable step Tuesday by ordering the CEOs of General Motors and Fiat Chrysler to meet and settle a lawsuit over whether one company got a competitive edge over the other when union leaders were showered with cash and other perks. GM ...
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Marshall County on Wednesday, bringing the total to 988. The number of recovered cases in the county increased to 614, a rise of six since Tuesday. Marshall County is in the top seven counties with the highest COVID-19 cases. The others are Polk ...
FORT DODGE — An inmate at an Iowa prison in Fort Dodge has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of another inmate at the prison last week. Eric Hall, 44, was charged in the June 14 death of 59-year-old Thomas Andrew Daleske, who was found dead in his Fort Dodge Correctional ...