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Todays News

Rubber duckies sent floating down Linn Creek in MAUW fundraiser race

On Saturday afternoon, floating spots of yellow, pink, blue, green and orange were seen floating down Linn Creek for about a quarter of a mile. The spots were rubber duckies, and they made a Marshalltown Area United Way (MAUW) race a lot of fun. MAUW Events & Marketing Manager Rachel ...

Live after 5 returns downtown

The annual free concert series Live After 5 returned to downtown Marshalltown on Friday with Grand Marshall as the opening band. The series, which came under the operation of Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) earlier in the year, is being held at the Cartwright Pavilion off of ...

384 MCC grads celebrated at commencement

Members of the 98th class of Marshalltown Community College (MCC) officially graduated on Friday night, receiving degress and certificates and taking an important next step in their educational journeys. Student speakers this year were Peter O’Donnell and Jenna VanLaw, and the national ...

Officer Brian Morrison recognized as 2025 MPD Employee of the Year

(Editor’s note: National Police Week is being observed from May 10-16, 2026). After graduating from West Marshall High School in 2020 and briefly playing college football at Simpson, Brian Morrison — initially, at least — struggled to find his footing and settle on a career path, trying ...

Law enforcement testify on apprehending Lasley, testing cartridges

The double murder trial of Ilias Lasley continued Friday with the prosecution calling more witnesses. Lasley, 30, of Ankeny, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder of Mario Murillo, 28, and Frances Gasca, 33, both of Marshalltown. The charges stem from an April 19, 2024 shooting at ...