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Todays News

Progress 2026: Food Access Committee continues to fight food insecurity

The Marshall County Food Access Committee, which was formed in 2023, has been leading the fight in ensuring residents are not without healthy food. Consisting of members from throughout the county, they meet every few months to plan on ways to navigate current or upcoming hurdles and share ...

Marshalltown organization seeks financial help to serve clients

Meals on Wheels of Marshalltown needs some help. At the Marshall County Food Access Committee meeting on March 10, Larry Pfantz, the vice president of Meals on Wheels who is in charge of transportation, said the organization is in need of funding. He stressed that they do not need food but ...

The Main Well opens in State Center

STATE CENTER — “Something for everyone.” That’s how owner Jayme Wells describes what customers can expect at her new business, The Main Well, now open on Main Street in State Center. So what exactly is that “something?” The shop offers a variety of Herbalife nutritional ...

‘Let’s Build Marshall County’ presentations set for March 25

Marshall County residents, government officials, business owners, and all interested are invited to a presentation from Jim Engle, Iowa Downtown Resource Center Director and Jim Thompson, Downtown Economic Development Specialist with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) on Wednesday, ...

Easter Hop-enings

Spring is finally here with Easter close behind. Check out these area events that are sure to brighten your day. Monday, March 23 • Paint Class with Bev at 6:30 p.m. at Gutekunst Public Library’s Fireside Room. Free event for all ages. Paint a bunny in an Easter basket. Register at: ...

Extension office brings Mental Health First Aid certification course

Recognizing there is an issue with an increase of people dealing with mental health issues, a small number of Iowans were able to attend Mental Health First Aid. Hosted at the Marshall County Extension last week, roughly 20 people learned how to become “the first line of support” for ...