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Iowa House speaker says no special session before new governor takes office

Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley said Friday he does not believe a special legislative session will be called before Gov.-elect Rob Sand takes office in January. Though Republicans maintained majority control over both chambers of the Iowa Legislature in the 2026 election, state lawmakers will ...

Gov.-elect Rob Sand emphasizes need for Iowa government to work together

Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand, emphasized Friday that his priorities, and those of Iowa lawmakers, will need to be the product of collaboration now that Republicans’ trifecta majority has been divided. “We don’t elect a dictator, right? We don’t elect a king or a queen,” Sand said ...

MHS sophomore participates in Spanish Creed competition at FFA Nationals

Marshalltown High School sophomore Flolangel Dessin joined the FFA chapter because she loves an opportunity to try something new, and she recently participated in the Spanish Creed competition at FFA Nationals in Indianapolis. According to FFA Adviser Tara Gray, this is the fourth year of ...

59th annual Harvest Ball is Nov. 14

Now in its 59th year, the annual Harvest Ball returns Nov. 14. A dinner and auction, it’s St. Francis Catholic School’s largest fundraiser of the year. It will be held at Elmwood Country Club. “The annual Harvest Ball provides an opportunity for families, alumni, supporters and members ...