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In the RAGBRAI spirit

Anderson Funeral Homes Owner Jody Anderson, in addition to being an Army veteran, is also a RAGBRAI veteran with a whopping total of 16 rides under his belt. He can still distinctly remember his first one back in 2004 for what are now obvious reasons: Marshalltown was an overnight stop, and ...

Erbes named principal at St. Francis Catholic School

Holly Erbes is a familiar presence at St. Francis Catholic School. She’s taught kindergarten the past 13 years and heads up two of the school’s fundraisers. Now, she steps into a new role, one she’s prayed about and sought for years: principal. Erbes replaces Julie Graber, who first ...

Attorneys request new trial for Lasley before Friday sentencing

Just days before Ilias Lasley is to be sentenced, his attorneys have filed a request for a new trial. On May 22, Lasley, 31, of Ankeny, was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Frances Gasca. He was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder — one for Gasca and ...

MFD battles garage fire Monday evening

At 5:47 p.m. on Monday, the Marshalltown Fire Department was dispatched to the alley adjacent to 207 N. 3rd Ave. for a detached garage on fire, according to a press release. Upon arrival, a dilapidated, single story “L” shaped building with 7 roll-up style garage doors was found with heavy ...

‘Grass’ against ‘elephants’

The Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown (ARL) is taking legal action against Marshall County and the City of Laurel. During a press conference held Monday morning, ARL Executive Director Austin Gillis began his statement with an old African proverb - “When two elephants fight, it is the ...