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Todays News

Graduates of area districts celebrated during commencements

Sunday was an important afternoon for the graduating classes of several local high schools including BCLUW, GMG, Meskwaki and West Marshall as seniors officially received their diplomas and took the next step toward adulthood during their respective commencement ceremonies.

EMT sues UnityPoint, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation

An EMT who worked for UnityPoint Health is suing the company, alleging she was the victim of workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault. Kayla Whitten is suing Iowa Health System’s UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital and EMS supervisor Nick Heintz in U.S. District Court for the ...

MHS seniors announce next steps during ‘Decision Day’

On Decision Day, which was held Monday, Marshalltown High School seniors came together to share their post-graduation plans. Along with sharing their plans, they shared words of wisdom with the incoming freshmen, enjoyed dirty sodas from Inclusion Fusion and cookies, and picked up some college ...

Scenes from the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival parade

The annual Fiesta Season of town celebrations and other events officially kicked off last weekend with the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival in Tama, which included a parade through the downtown area on Saturday morning featuring the Color Guard, local first responding agencies, a wide variety of ...

Gilman Public Library director expands offerings, rebuilds collection

GILMAN — Libraries, both big and small, offer more than just a storage space for books. Often, these dwellings are hubs of a community, providing free resources, events and camaraderie. In February Natasha Williams became the new director of the Gilman Public Library, 124 N. Main St., eager ...