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Todays News

Angie Nelson inducted into Central Iowa Fair Hall of Fame

For a Marshall County native who grew up in the Gilman Rustlers 4-H Club and now, as an adult, serves as a 4-H advisor while working professionally in the agricultural field and coaching girls swimming at Marshalltown High School in her free time, it would be hard to think of a more deserving ...

Lasley sentenced to a minimum of 35 years in prison

At the end of a hearing held on Friday at the Marshall County Courthouse, Ilias Lasley was sentenced to serve at least 35 years in prison. County Attorney Jordan Gaffney said Lasley’s sentences will run concurrently, making 50 the total number of years he could spend in prison. The ...

Efforts underway to secure future of MPACT program

A local program established nearly six years ago to assist Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) officers solve crimes instead of dealing with family conflicts, homelessness, mental illness and more has been a proven success, according to those who have participated in it. More recently, ...

Marshall County Democrats reopen campaign office

Eight years have passed since the Marshall County Democrats had a campaign office. But now their new space is open, making it easier for residents to get information about Democratic candidates. Chair Tom Swartz said the party moved out of the previous location after sustaining damage from ...

Megan Gonzalez named West Marshall High School guidance counselor

STATE CENTER — Megan Gonzalez takes on the duties of West Marshall High School guidance counselor after two years teaching health and TAG (Talented and Gifted). “I’m just incredibly, incredibly honored to be stepping into that role at West Marshall. Patti (Edler) built an outstanding ...