Marshalltown Community School District preparing to welcome students on Monday

August 22, 2026

Monday is a “class-ified” day as it marks the return of students for the 2026-27 school year within the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD). Fortunately, there have not been any major events to hamper the start, such as what was seen during the past eight years. “Every single year has its own unique pulse and spirit and this year is no exception,” said Superintendent Theron Schutte. “I think the fact that it feels like a normal start versus past years' post-[2018]tornado, post-[2020]COVID, post-[2020]derecho or starting a bit later due to construction [in 2025]. I ...

La Bufa cowboy store opens Marshalltown location

August 22, 2026

A new clothing store focused specifically on Mexican and western-style cowboy attire — hats, belts, shirts, pants and more — has opened its doors in Marshalltown. La Bufa, which is named after a famous hill in the city of Zacatecas, is located at 204 E. Linn St. Ste. A, the former home ...

Former journalist Angie Larson brings 28 years of teaching experience to East Marshall

August 22, 2026

LE GRAND — This school year, Angie Larson will step into the role of 7th and 12th grade English teacher and K-12 ELL instructor in the East Marshall school district. Previously, she taught at GMG, wearing several hats teaching English, journalism, debate and leading the high school’s ...

Wobeter re-enters Iowa House District 53 race

August 22, 2026

TOLEDO — After stepping away from the race earlier this spring, Berleen Wobeter of rural Toledo is once again seeking a seat in the Iowa House. Wobeter was recently nominated by Democratic delegates to run in House District 53, setting up a general election contest with incumbent ...

Rep. Lindsay James says she’d roll back Obamacare cuts in Congress

August 22, 2026

Democratic congressional candidate Lindsay James told Iowa State fairgoers Thursday she would focus on lowering healthcare costs and bringing money back to Iowans rather than spending it on foreign conflict or letting it be used for politicians’ own gain. James, speaking at the Des Moines ...

Nicholas Gluba ‘confident’ Libertarians will be allowed on election ballots

August 22, 2026

Nicholas Gluba is “very confident” that he and other Libertarian candidates will make it onto election ballots this fall, he told reporters after making his case for governor at the Iowa State Fair. The Libertarian gubernatorial candidate took to the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox ...