Cold winters are nothing new in central Iowa, but Friday’s temperatures — with wind chills as low as -42 degrees and school cancellations across the area — were cause for concern as officials urged residents to stay inside, and impromptu warming centers and free meals were arranged for ...
A Marshalltown man was arrested and charged with a pair of felonies and a serious misdemeanor this week over allegations that he “knowingly and unlawfully used written communication to attempt to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child to commit an unlawful sex act or to otherwise engage in ...
It’s been 25 years since the Marshall County Conservation Board launched its popular photo contest — an opportunity for photographers young and old to celebrate the art of picture taking. Entries are due by Jan. 31. The diversity of images captured each year, says Naturalist Emma Bruck, is ...
After the sudden passing of Supervisor Kevin Goodman on Jan. 7, the three-member Marshall County Appointment Committee comprised of County Attorney Jordan Gaffney, Auditor/Recorder Nan Benson and Treasurer Deann Tomlinson is accepting applications to fill the vacancy, which must be completed ...
Throughout her 18-year tenure with Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters (HOI BBBS), 14 of those spent as the organization’s executive director, Lynne Carroll of Marshalltown worked closely with local youth to provide positive mentoring experiences in hopes of paving the path for brighter ...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is the age-old adage being put to practical use in recycling a variety of commonly-used batteries by central Iowans, a Marshalltown-based hardware store and several Marshalltown-based retirement facilities. The effort prevents fire calls ...