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Todays News

First ever United Way Duck Race and Boat Dash May 16

Hundreds of ducks floating down Linn Creek, followed by a mini boat race, will be all in good fun at the latest — and newest — fundraiser by the Marshalltown Area United Way. The event will start promptly at 2 p.m. on May 16 at the Emerson Pedestrian Bridge, located by the Skate ...

Live After 5 returns to downtown next week

The time of year is almost here again - the return of the Live After 5 season on May 15. Except now it is MCBD Presents Live After 5 and it will be on the Marshall County Courthouse lawn. The Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) took over operation of Live After 5 in November from ...

Woodbury students enjoy dancing, ribbons, masks, colorful dresses

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the cultures at Woodbury Elementary on Tuesday, a group of Mexican folk dancers gave students a performance. They performed three dances - El Son de la Negra, which originates from Jalisco and features vibrant colored, flowing dresses; Nahuatl, featuring ribbons ...