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Daily Record August 15, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court Aug. 14 • Christine Lynn Palmarez made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge and a possession of a controlled substance-third or subsequent offense charge and a possession of marijuana-third or subsequent offense charge. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Palmarez is being held without bond. Brian Mercy is appointed as counsel on the drug charges. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 24. Bond is set at $5,000 cash in defendant’s name only. A substance abuse ...

Council hears proposal for permanent pocket park at vacant city-owned lot

Todays News August 15, 2026

After the first reading of a data center moratorium passed during Monday night’s city council meeting, the council closed out the night discussing a request for a permanent pocket park with rotating art installations on a currently vacant city-owned lot at 101 W. Main St. Arts + Culture ...

MCT will return to Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse for one night in October

Todays News August 15, 2026

After six long years, the Marshalltown Community Theater (MCT) will return to the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse. On Oct. 30, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation, MCT cast and crew will put on a two-part production of the four-part “You Know I Can’t Hear ...

P&Z Commission recommends approval of comprehensive plan, hears from Alliant on data centers

Todays News August 15, 2026

The city of Marshalltown’s Planning and Zoning Commission met for the second time in August on Thursday evening and unanimously recommended council approval of the new MarshALLtown Comprehensive Plan before returning to the topic of data center regulations during a work session that ran ...

Marshalltown to celebrate grand opening of Emerson Bridge and Ann C. Keyser Trailhead

Todays News August 15, 2026

The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the Emerson Bridge and Ann C. Keyser Trailhead on Saturday, August 22, marking an exciting new chapter for Marshalltown’s Linn Creek District and an official end-of-summer celebration. A ribbon cutting will take place from 5-5:30 PM ...

Council discusses financing options for old hospital demolition

Todays News August 14, 2026

While setting a date for a public hearing on an amendment to the city’s Urban Renewal Plan for Area No. 4 may not sound particularly exciting or newsworthy on its face, the motion before the city council on Monday evening offered a chance to engage in initial discussions on its financing ...