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Todays News

Former Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske joins city of Marshalltown staff

After two years without another engineer on the city staff besides herself, Marshalltown Public Works Director Heather Thomas is excited to welcome former Tama County Engineer Ben Daleske to her team as a Civil Engineer II and get him up to speed on a wide range of ongoing projects. “Right ...

Lisa Naig rejoins HSMC Board of Directors

Editor’s Note: Mike Donahey is a member of the Historical Society of Marshall County Board of Directors. Lisa Naig of Marshalltown left the Historical Society of Marshall County (HSMC) several years ago. She has now returned. Naig’s application to serve again was approved unanimously by ...

Local legislators not supportive of bills removing vaccine requirements

Vaccines have gotten some attention from the Iowa Legislature this year. One bill — House File (HF) 2287 — proposes banning the sale, distribution and administration of vaccines unless manufacturers give up federal liability immunity. A subcommittee recommended passage of the bill on Feb. ...

Farmhouse Floral offers creative arrangements, workshops

CONRAD — Farmhouse Floral, located at 1030 Underwood Ave. just south of Conrad, opened late last year with the goal of providing flower arrangements that go beyond the traditional bouquet. Owned and operated by husband/wife team Mike and Amy Weeks, this endeavor is the culmination of ...