For the first time since the Marshalltown city council narrowly approved a five-year funding agreement with the Arts + Culture Alliance (ACA) at a cost of $130,000 a year last November to lead the implementation of the Arts and Culture Master Plan, the nonprofit organization’s executive ...
The state of the streets is almost always a hot topic in Marshalltown, and during Monday night’s meeting, the city council approved a resolution moving forward with plans, specifications, form of contract and cost for the 2025 hot mix asphalt crack and joint sealing project at an engineer’s ...
West Main Street in Marshalltown is renowned for its many historic and distinctive businesses, churches and homes. One — the “Queen of Hearts Mansion,” as it is referred to by some because of its several heart shaped windows – has fallen into a state of serious disrepair. “Todd ...
TOLEDO — Following her first-degree murder conviction last month, Karina Sue Cooper’s sentencing hearing has been pushed back. Karina Cooper, now 48, was arrested and charged on Feb. 19, 2024, with first-degree murder in connection with her husband Ryan Cooper’s death following a more ...
The filing period for the 2025 city and school board elections set for Nov. 4 is officially underway as it began on Monday and runs through Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. The City of Marshalltown will have open seats for Mayor, 1st Ward Councilor, 3rd Ward Councilor, and two at-large councilors for the ...
Thousands of Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD) students and staff members returned to the classroom on Monday and were greeted with welcoming signs and enthusiasm for the 2025-2026 school year. T-R PHOTOS BY LANA BRADSTREAM AND ROBERT MAHARRY