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Todays News

New law closes gap in eligibility for veterans’ benefits

Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill Thursday that she said would help deliver services to military veterans and close a gap in eligibility for some Iowans with service-related disabilities. She signed House File 259 during a conference of county veterans affairs commissioners and leaders in ...

MPD, YSS partnership showcased during event at Tannin

When YSS of Marshall County Executive Director David Hicks asked how many people gathered in a room at Tannin Wednesday night were familiar with the Marshalltown Police and Community Team — better known by its acronym MPACT — almost every hand in the room went up immediately. It was a ...

Annual Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros event returns to Marshalltown Sunday

Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) has been a popular cultural celebration in Marshalltown for more than 20 years. While it was sidelined due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s back this year and will take place Sunday at Midnight Garden, 1501 S. 17th Avenue, from 1:30 ...

State rests in Swartz murder trial

The State of Iowa concluded its murder case against Scott Swartz on Wednesday. Swartz, 47, is accused of murdering his father, Paul Swartz, in January of 2023. On Jan. 7, the Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) was dispatched to the residence where Scott Swartz was living with his ...

Karina Cooper’s motion for change of venue denied

TOLEDO – Karina Cooper’s motion for a change of venue has been denied by the judge without prejudice. Following a hearing held by videoconference last week Tuesday, April 9, Chief District Court Judge Lars G. Anderson denied a motion by rural Traer resident Karina Sue Cooper, 46, to have ...

Winning Classical Splash art on display at MACC

Student artwork will be on display for two weeks beginning tomorrow in the Monet Room at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center. Selected pieces from Lenihan Intermediate School were chosen for the Classical Splash art contest. MACC Board of Trustees member Sharon Greer said this is the first ...