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Lessons on fighting data centers shared during meeting at library Saturday

A handful of Marshalltown residents learned some of the optimal steps in organizing against data centers. Neighbors vs Data Centers, a new statewide movement, hosted an informational meeting focused on how to fight the controversial facilities at the Marshalltown Public Library on Saturday. Co-chair Aaron Lynch of Ames is already a familiar face amongst the data center resistance in Marshalltown. The group fought against the LightEdge data center in Ames, a project which was stalled after the city council implemented a nine-month delay in July. Lynch said the first thing they did ...

Vance rallies Iowa Republicans, says Trump’s trade policies benefit farmers

COUNCIL BLUFFS — Vice President JD Vance told Iowans Friday that President Donald Trump’s trade and tax policies have helped farmers and working-class families, as he worked to rally support for gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and other Iowa Republicans in the midterms. Trump’s tariff ...

Watson’s Fall Festival returns Sept. 25

STATE CENTER — The official kickoff to autumn returns Sept. 25 to downtown State Center, starting at 4 p.m., for the annual Watson’s Fall Festival, put on by the State Center Development Promotions Committee. The event is named in honor of the town’s famous landmark: Watson’s Grocery ...

US Sen. John Kennedy, in Iowa, predicts end of Iran war in 6 months

U.S. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana told a crowd of Iowa conservatives Saturday he believes current high inflation is being caused by the U.S.-Iran war — but said he sees an end to the conflict within six months. Kennedy was the keynote speaker for the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s ...

Hinson, Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming highlight GOP tips, overtime tax cuts

ANKENY — U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming said Saturday that keeping Republicans in control of Congress was needed to ensure Democrats do not reverse changes made through the 2025 “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Act like tax cuts to tips and overtime. Barrasso ...

Bobcats celebrate homecoming with parade, coronation Thursday night

The 2026 homecoming week for the Marshalltown Community School District concluded on Saturday with a homecoming dance following the football game against Des Moines East held Friday night. Students participated in dress-up days, played powderpuff on Sunday and attended Thursday’s parade ...