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School bus stop violations occurring daily in Marshalltown

There is a call Rex Kozak, the transportation director for the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD), hopes to never receive — one informing him that a child has been hit during drop off or pick up because a driver did not adhere to stop sign laws. “I don’t ever want a ...

Meet the candidates 2026: Marshall County Board of Supervisors four-year term pt. 4

With early voting already underway and Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, Marshall County voters are deciding on all three of the seats on the Board of Supervisors. In the race to serve a full four-year term, three candidates are competing for two seats: incumbent Republicans Jarret Heil and Carol Hibbs, both of whom were first elected in 2022, and Democratic challenger DeMorris Dean, a retired Marshall County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy and U.S. Army veteran. Their answers to part four of the T-R’s candidate questionnaire are printed below. 9. What is your position on the ...

Iowa governor race sees record fundraising

Iowa’s competitive congressional and statewide races have brought in record high campaign fundraising hauls for the state ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 election. Iowa’s race for governor between Democrat Rob Sand and Republican Zach Lahn has shattered the state’s previous fundraising ...

Haunt the Block 2026

Candy, popcorn, prizes, sales and specials are what attendees could expect to find as they strolled Main Street, taking in Halloween decorations and spooky displays. The Marshalltown Central Business District hosted the annual Haunt the Block on Thursday. The event is designed to promote ...

P&Z Commission sends final data center recommendations on to city council

Less than a week after meeting for nearly two hours to discuss recommendations for the city council on data center regulations, the Marshalltown Planning and Zoning Commission reconvened on Wednesday night to resolve a few lingering issues, including the proposed data center overlay zoning ...