T-R PHOTOS BY ROBERT MAHARRY Hundreds of local families filed into the Miller Middle School cafeteria Sunday for a back to school fair featuring a host of Marshalltown nonprofits and businesses, school supply giveaways, free haircuts, vision screenings and more.

DES MOINES — A Marshalltown woman was sentenced to six months in prison on Aug. 14 for diverting controlled substances for her own use and falsely noting the administration of controlled substances in patient records. According to public court documents, Amanda Nicole Manatt, 37, was ...

IOWA FALLS — Iowa Valley Community College District recognized employees for the years of service and celebrated outstanding contributions with Iowa Valley Impact Awards during its annual Iowa Valley Day on Aug. 12, at Ellsworth Community College. The event, which brings together all ...

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 ...