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Todays News

‘A crown jewel’

MELBOURNE — What began in July 2025 came to fruition on Thursday — the opening of the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) Conservation & Demonstration Farm just east of Melbourne in rural Marshall County — a place for members to gather, collaborate and continue the ...

Two GMG seniors-to-be among Tama County Fair Queen candidates

GLADBROOK – The 2026 Tama County Fair Queen candidates were recently announced and include three outstanding young women: Kenzie Bartel, Violet Jackson, and Belle Werner. Crowning of the 2026 Tama County Fair Queen and Princess is set for Tuesday, July 14, at approximately 8 p.m. in the show ...

Choose Iowa farm crawl returns with nearly 60 participating farms

Nearly 60 Iowa farms will open their doors Friday and Saturday for Iowans to peruse local goods – a trend that appears to be on the rise among Iowa grocery shoppers. The event is part of the state’s Choose Iowa marketing program that encourages Iowans to buy local produce, meat, dairy and ...

Ann Jackson one of two recipients of the 2026 NHD Teacher of the Year Award

COLLEGE PARK, MD – National History Day® (NHD) is proud to announce the two teachers selected as the 2026 National History Day Teacher of the Year Award winners. Ms. Ann Jackson from B.R. Miller Middle School in Marshalltown, Iowa, is the junior (middle school) division winner. Mr. Josh ...