DES MOINES — When Kenneth Hatch passed away at the age of 56 in March 2024, the loss left a massive void in the hearts of his loved ones and friends, and it also raised questions about the future of his first generation family farm located west of Gladbrook along the Tama/Marshall/Grundy ...
That special time of year is right around the corner — the time when eager, young minds return to the classrooms to further their education. For Marshalltown Community College (MCC), that corner will arrive on Friday, Aug. 22 with student orientation and classes begin Aug. 25. Iowa Valley ...
Denise Williams has written 10 books since launching her writing career in 2020. Her latest “Just Our Luck” is a USA Today bestseller. Set in Des Moines, it’s a steamy romantic comedy. She’ll be on hand to discuss this and her other works from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in the meeting ...
GLADBROOK — Gladbrook firefighters put on a spark of a show for those in attendance at the Gladbrook-Lincoln Ambulance community meet and greet last Sunday by capping off the event with an extraction demonstration in the fire station back parking lot. “Usually, on a scene, you have what ...
MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — As event moderator Tommy Hexter asked the 20 or so people in attendance for Wednesday night’s listening session how many of them had been affected by cancer in one way or another, every hand inside the Meskwaki Tribal Center gymnasium went up. Hexter, the policy ...
Bicyclists and skateboarders could see some changes in ordinances regarding their wheeled transportation units. The Marshalltown City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance amending rules regarding bicycles, skateboards and other recreational vehicles. Police Chief ...