News

Daily Record: July 9, 2026

Daily Record July 9, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court July 8 • Hunter Shane Smith made an initial appearance on a burglary-third degree charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 17. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. • Jose Luis Hernandez made an initial appearance on a theft-second degree charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 17. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. • Ronnie Lee Hill made an initial appearance on a trespass-first offense ...

CD Marshalltown owner appeals decision granting old hospital property title to city

Todays News July 9, 2026

The saga of the downtown former hospital property continues. On Monday, Attorney Chad Frese, representing property owner CD Marshalltown, filed a notice of appeal of Judge Christopher Polk’s ruling that the deed of the property should be turned over to the City of Marshalltown. After ...

Iowa confirms first case of measles in 2026

Todays News July 9, 2026

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus. The confirmation marks the first case of measles in Iowa in 2026 after nine were reported in 2025. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a rash. According to an Iowa HHS press release, the individual contracted measles while traveling internationally. HHS officials compiled a list of locations the infected individual had visited since the start of July, ...

Attorneys request new trial for Lasley before Friday sentencing

Todays News July 8, 2026

Just days before Ilias Lasley is to be sentenced, his attorneys have filed a request for a new trial. On May 22, Lasley, 31, of Ankeny, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Frances Gasca. He was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder — one for Gasca and ...

Marshalltown Homelessness Task Force receives $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank’s Believe in Local campaign

Todays News July 8, 2026

The Marshalltown Homelessness Task Force recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part of their fifth-annual Believe in Local grant campaign. From child abuse prevention and crisis childcare to housing assistance and ...

DAILY RECORD

Daily Record July 8, 2026

Marshall County Courthouse Court July 7 • Armando Garcia Chavarria made an initial appearance on an eluding charge, a driving under suspension charge, a windshield/window requirements violation charge and a failure to display registration plates charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 17. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. • Savannah Paige Zahnd made an initial appearance on a person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon charge and a possession of marijuana-first offense charge. The public ...