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Aspiring players get free Mah Jongg tutorial at library Saturday

Mah Jongg — the tile-based four player game that originated in 19th century China and has since spawned an American variation — is having a bit of a moment with a recent surge in popularity among individuals either rediscovering it or learning it for the first time. On Saturday afternoon, ...

Dia de los Ninos celebrated at Midnight Garden

T-R PHOTOS BY ROBERT MAHARRY Hundreds came out to Midnight Garden in Marshalltown Sunday to celebrate Dia de los Ninos (Day of the Children) with a wide variety of free activities.

New business Classy Nibbles focuses on high quality charcuterie

Sweet dreams are made of cheese . . . and meats . . . and on quality and creative charcuterie boards. Classy Nibbles, a new local business started by Deb Baskerville, launched on April 17, and passed the state pre-opening inspection. “Charcuterie boards are fun to make,” she said. ...

Iowa Speedway team brings pace car Corvette to IVH

For the second consecutive year, leaders at the Iowa Speedway in Newton came to Marshalltown to offer free rides in the pace car 2025 Chevy Corvette with 500 horsepower to residents at the Iowa Veterans Home (IVH) in the courtyard area on Friday afternoon. While taking a break from driving, ...