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Todays News

Marshalltown Wendy’s closes permanently

Just over a year after the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) across the street closed permanently (it has since been replaced by a 7Brew Coffee), the Wendy’s at 3010 S. Center St. shuttered for good this week as part of a larger effort to close at least 300 U.S. locations in the first half of 2026.

Supervisors OK website proposals with Neapolitan Labs

The Marshall County and Marshall County Conservation Board websites will soon be receiving major overhauls as the board of supervisors unanimously approved development proposals from Neapolitan Labs during Wednesday morning’s regular meeting. County Auditor/Recorder Nan Benson explained ...

Albion farmer Wade Dooley ends campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

ALBION — Wade Dooley, a Democrat and sixth generation Marshall County farmer, announced on Wednesday that he will end his campaign for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Citing the all-consuming nature of a statewide race, Dooley said he needed to put family first, especially ...

Council OKs first reading of new animal ordinance

Two weeks after reviewing and discussing a series of proposed changes to Chapter 90 of the city code regarding pets, the Marshalltown City Council approved the first reading of a new ordinance during Monday night’s regular meeting. Once a motion and second were made to advance the new ...

House of Compassion seeks answers to lower client numbers

A lower number of clients than what was expected are utilizing meals at the House of Compassion. Director Jasmine Spikes brought participation numbers to the Marshall County Food Access Committee meeting on Tuesday to get some insight into possible barriers people are facing. “We’ve ...