Shots fired at Toledo residence last Friday

September 24, 2026

A drive-by shooting that occurred in the early hours of last Friday, Sept. 18 in Toledo is determined to be an isolated incident. Toledo Police Department officers were dispatched at 5:09 a.m. to a report of multiple gunshots being fired in Toledo. The officers found that a residence located in the 800 block of South Main Street had been hit by several bullets. Evidence was collected, and the investigation is ongoing. There has yet to be an arrest in this case, but it is determined to be an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public. The Toledo Police Department was ...

Nunn introduces bill to suspend Trump’s beef imports, bolster US herd

September 24, 2026

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn is calling for the suspension of President Donald Trump’s initiative allowing more foreign beef into the U.S. and for congressional oversight of future beef import decisions from the executive branch. Nunn announced a bipartisan bill Wednesday, with Democratic Rep. Gabe ...

Martin receives DAISY award for providing compassionate care to IVH residents

September 23, 2026

Over the last three years, The DAISY Foundation has honored one Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) nurse for providing compassionate care. On Tuesday, the recipient of the Daisy Award was Meri Martin, chosen from a pool of 25 IVH nominees during a ceremony. RN Nursing Services Director Amanda Thill ...

Prospective data center developer offered over $1.1 million for city-owned land

September 23, 2026

Swarm Systems, the company behind a proposed data center in Marshalltown’s Edgewood Industrial Park, offered the city over $1.1 million for approximately 21.77 acres of land there, according to documents that are now public due to the expiration of said offer. As a result of the ...

Consumer Advocate calls for proof that Alliant gas plant is cost effective

September 23, 2026

The Office of Consumer Advocate is asking the Iowa Utilities Commission to require additional information and a hearing for an Iowa gas peaker plant planned for Cerro Gordo County. Interstate Power and Light Company, an Iowa branch of Alliant Energy, applied for a certificate of public ...

Iowa harvest behind schedule due to ‘extremely soggy’ conditions

September 23, 2026

Iowa corn and soybean crops are slightly behind typical harvest and maturity schedules as farmers had less than two days suitable for field work due to rainy conditions over the past week. The latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Iowa farmers ...