Whether people are ready for it or not, AI (artificial intelligence) is here and is becoming more widely used. Its growing prevalence has created a need for classes and learning opportunities, such as what was held at Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions on Thursday. The two-hour ...
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand told reporters Thursday he believes issues like term limits and age limits for elected officials and mandatory prison sentences for stealing tax dollars can gain bipartisan support. Sand, currently the state auditor, released his “Accountability ...
Two-lane state highways could see speed limits rise from 55 to 60 miles per hour under a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa House. Senate File 378, passed 76-16, would increase the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic zones, while keeping in place other limits, like the 25 mph limit ...
GARWIN — In less than two months, construction is set to begin on GMG Community School District’s new $12.3 million secondary addition in Garwin, paid for with general obligation bond revenues, following the school board’s approval in February of the final bid packages. “We have been ...
Marshalltown residents who regularly travel Center Street near downtown will have to find an alternate route starting Monday. The City of Marshalltown will close the Center Street Viaduct for an estimated 120 days to take care of necessary repairs. Public Works Director Heather Thomas said ...
Iowa law prohibits utility companies from shutting off gas or electricity for qualified low-income customers between Nov. 1 and April 1 every year, but now that the moratorium has ended, Alliant Energy Assistance Lead Veronica Stober said the company, which serves the city of Marshalltown, still has resources available for those who are struggling financially. “What we’re doing is we’re recommending that if you’re someone who has a past due balance or maybe you’re struggling with your current bill, get in contact with us. We’ve got options available for them,” she said. ...
