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Three men involved in Nicholson-Ford Park shooting reach plea deals

Three men who were involved in a shooting at Nicholson-Ford Park on the northeast side of Marshalltown have reached plea deals, and one of them was recently arrested for violating the conditions of his release. Nicholas Lee Olivares, 20, of Aplington, was originally charged with a total of ...

Grand Opening of the Apgar Family Water Plaza June 6

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO AND GRAPHICS TIMES-REPUBLICAN The community is invited to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of the Apgar Family Water Plaza on Saturday, June 6, marking an exciting new addition to Marshalltown’s recreational and cultural landscape. The morning will begin with ...

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month

Approximately four to five million children and 18 million adults in the U.S. have food allergies. For some, side effects are mild: digestive issues, rashes, itchy, watery eyes, while others experience anaphylaxis. The nine primary foods identified in the U.S. as being common allergens are: ...

Dems running for U.S. House seat make their pitch at spring picnic

Two of the party’s three candidates running for the United States House of Representatives District 4 seat gave speeches at the Marshall County Democrats Spring Picnic last Thursday. Stephanie Steiner of Sutherland was the first to speak and opened with a brief self-history. Born in ...

Rural road names pt. 5 — Oxford Avenue: Named for a former village?

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of articles reporting on Marshall County residents of the mid to late 1800s whose names are posted on rural avenue road signs. Last names – and those of former towns or villages - were mandated by the E-911 county system. They were approved ...