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Two longtime West Marshall staff members retire after decades of service

STATE CENTER — Two beloved longtime staff members with the West Marshall Community School District — High School Counselor Patti Edler and Middle School teacher Tammy Keigan — have officially retired after decades of dedicated service, and they were honored with a well-attended reception ...

School’s out for summer

Thursday was the last day of classes for students in the Marshalltown Community School District (MCSD), and the kids at elementary buildings across the district including Hoglan and Fisher, pictured, got outside for a series of field day activities. Ryan and Stephanie Isgrig and Kyley Leger ...

Supervisors choose EMC for worker’s compensation insurance

During Wednesday morning’s regular meeting, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to accept a quote from EMC Insurance for worker’s compensation coverage during the upcoming fiscal year, the first time the county has not purchased a policy with the Iowa Municipal ...

Heintz said ‘sun still rose’ morning after election loss

Incumbent Rep. Brett Barker came out victorious in Tuesday’s primary election to be the Republican candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives District 51 seat. Barker (R-Nevada), who is now in position for a second term, was challenged by Shane Heintz (R-Nevada). Within the ...

RAGBRAI pre-ride rolls through Marshalltown Wednesday

The official RAGBRAI pre-ride rolled into Marshalltown on Wednesday evening as the riders stopped at Lillie Mae on 13th Street for chocolate and ice cream before heading to dinner at Legends American Grill.