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Todays News

Speed limit on 2-lane highways could increase under bill passed by House

Two-lane state highways could see speed limits rise from 55 to 60 miles per hour under a bill passed Wednesday by the Iowa House. Senate File 378, passed 76-16, would increase the default speed limit for all vehicular traffic zones, while keeping in place other limits, like the 25 mph limit ...

NuCara’s flagship Conrad pharmacy closes after over 50 years of operation

CONRAD — The small-town pharmacy that eventually launched a chain spanning 30 locations across four states closed its doors for the final time on Tuesday amidst an uncertain future for its parent company. News that NuCara Pharmacy would be shuttering four locations in central Iowa — ...

Best of the Best is back

In our Best of the Best Awards, you — the readers — have the final say. Every year, our community looks forward to nominating and voting for their favorite local businesses, organizations, people, and places. It’s a celebration of what makes our area unique, and we’re proud to host this ...

Marshalltown Area United Way hires new executive director

A new face will soon be seen in the office of the Marshalltown Area United Way. The board of directors approved hiring Debbie Collins as the new executive director, taking the place of Kendra Sorensen. The announcement of Collins’ hiring was made Monday after a six to seven week-long ...

Cannon releases third volume of poetry

Amber Cannon is a local writer inspired by the natural world. She has just released her third — and largest — volume of poetry entitled “Prairie Grass Remedies.” A total of 70 poems fill its pages while her husband, Troy Cannon, provided the artwork. “(There are) 23 hand-drawn ...