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Daily Record: July 1, 2026

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Marshall County Courthouse Court June 30 • Tremain Lavern Orange made an initial appearance on a violation of probation charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The probation revocation hearing will be scheduled by the District Associate Court. Orange is being held without bond. • Winner Kokou Banissan made an initial appearance on a driving while barred charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 20. • Steven Ray Lund made an initial appearance on a violation of parole charge. Leah ...

Prepping, setup underway for Central Iowa Fair

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The schedule for the Central Iowa Fair is packed, and staff have been working hard to ensure the fairgrounds are ready for the annual event. During the last two weeks before CIF begins on July 8, Central Iowa Fair (CIF) President Jodi Breniman said staff have cleaned the buildings, mowed the ...

‘We’re still home’

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MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — Since January, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sponsored a series of events around the state dubbed the “Scenic Byways Road Trip” aimed at highlighting Iowa’s unique history and people. After rescheduling the last stop more than once, the tour ...

These new laws are taking effect in Iowa July 1

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Many of the laws advanced during the 2026 legislative session take effect Wednesday, including measures restricting access to abortion-inducing medication, increasing the speed limit on two-lane highways and limiting future governors’ powers during public health and disaster emergencies. July 1, the beginning of the state’s fiscal year, is the default date for new laws to be enacted, unless otherwise specified. Several measures passed this session went into effect immediately, including laws banning public entities from hosting warrant resolution clinics and shifting some K-12 ...