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Todays News

A dining critic ‘tells all’ at the Marshalltown Public Library

The Friends of the Marshalltown Public Library sponsored an author visit and book signing with Iowa native, food critic, and journalist Wini Moranville, on Saturday afternoon at the MPL. Moranville shared excerpts from her new book, “Love is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic ...

Tama County Humane Society shelter reaches capacity for cats and dogs

TAMA — The Tama County Humane Society’s animal shelter at 1406 E. 5th St. in Tama is full. With 15 dogs and 35 cats — one of whom was actively in labor on Monday morning — the shelter’s leaders are hoping residents will consider adopting and also be more responsible with the pets they ...

Grundy Center announces 2024 Homecoming Court

The Grundy Center 2024 Homecoming Court. Back Row (left to right): Jacob Hoy, Klayton Freed, Jalen Kirkpatrick, Tiernan Vokes, Brayden Wallis. Front Row: Leah Larson, Paige Venenga, Alexa Yoder, Kayden Muller and Kahlynn Draper.

STC alums The Emeralds reunite over 50 years after initial breakup

Before they even had their driver’s licenses, the four original members of The Emeralds, a variety band comprised of Tama-Toledo area youngsters Dave Hofer, Craig McCreary, Barry Sedlacek and Kim Willer were living life on the road as the popularity of rock n’ roll music exploded in the mid ...

United Way to kick off annual campaign

The Marshalltown Area United Way (MAUW) will host its annual campaign kickoff on Tuesday. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. and held at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center (MACC), the public is welcome to attend and learn about the upcoming campaign. MAUW Executive Director Kendra Sorensen said ...

Marshalltown’s Lynn Ridenour reveals latest one-of-a-kind creation

Lynn Ridenour’s long career working at the Chevy Garage in Marshalltown has inspired his latest artistic creation, a “guitar” crafted with parts from a motorcycle and a classic car that he hopes to gift to someone special in the near future. “I haven’t decided (who I’ll give it ...