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School board raises daily substitute teacher pay rates

After four years without an increase in pay, daily substitute teacher earnings were raised by the Marshalltown School Board during the regular Monday meeting. Director of Human Resources Jacque Wyant recommended increasing the pay from $145 to $150 for certified subs; long-term substitutes ...

Shots fired at Toledo residence last Friday

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

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

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 ...