A former tattoo artist in Marshalltown is facing a charge similar to multiple allegations against him in Polk County. Mark Cates, 27, of Ames, was arrested on Monday for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, an aggravated misdemeanor. Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) Captain Sadie ...
GLADBROOK — There’s a new show coming to several county fairs in Iowa this summer, one that seeks to make the fair experience more inclusive. “This year at the Tama County Fair, I’m putting on a Bacon Buddies Show!” GMG Class of 2024 alumna and 2025 Iowa Pork Collegiate Team member ...
TIMES-REPUBLICAN New Iowa laws on issues from transgender civil rights protections to changes to Iowa’s unemployment insurance tax system will be officially enacted Tuesday. July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, is when most laws passed during a legislative session begin enforcement. ...
LISCOMB - Sunday marked the annual Liberty in Liscomb celebration, which is always held on the last Sunday in June. This year, the event kicked off with a parade, followed by a grilled hamburger supper, a kids baking competition and baked goods auction, bingo and yard games and ended with ...
LAUREL - How much is a pie worth? Especially when money paid for it goes to a worthwhile cause? Members of the Laurel community participated in a pie auction, run by The Dirt Dealer auctioneers, during the third annual Laurel’s Midsummer Carnival and Car Show for a Cause. Some pies were ...
TAMA - Last week’s South Tama County school board meeting was akin to the drama of soap opera. With highs and lows, tied voting, and appearances from fresh faces in the audience, the meeting was packed full of information. Starting off the meeting in the usual way, a community member spoke ...