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Trump signs order waiving restrictions on tax-free diesel fuel

GRAND ISLAND, NEB. — President Donald Trump told the crowd in Grand Island Monday to pretend that he is on the ballot this November. Trump, during his rally speech at Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, announced an executive order that allows anyone to use red-dyed diesel, waiving the off-road ...

School board encourages ‘no’ vote against Amendment 1

The Marshalltown School Board is asking voters within the district to consider the impact of Amendment 1, which will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. At the regular meeting on Monday, Superintendent Theron Schutte said the board has been asked to pass a resolution to oppose the ...

DAILY RECORD

Marshall County Courthouse Court Oct. 5 • Montgomery Bisig made an initial appearance on three counts of a contempt of court-any other act or omission declared contempt charge. Jennie Wilson-Moore is appointed as counsel. The contempt hearing is set for 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. • Israel Vazquez Gomez made an initial appearance on an operating while under the influence-first offense charge, an open container charge and a no valid driver’s license charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 15. Bond is set ...

Community theatre brings 3 one acts to Orpheum this weekend

Theater fans will have the chance to see debut performances of the three winners of the 2026 Marshalltown Community Theatre (MCT) Playwriting Competition. MCT Board Member Pete Grady said the three plays will bring the total of produced one acts to nine. “That is part of the playwriting ...