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‘Honoring our ancestors’

MESKWAKI SETTLEMENT — On July 13, 1857, the Meskwaki Nation, Iowa’s only resident tribe, purchased the first 80 acres of a Settlement that has grown to encompass over 8,000 acres in west central Tama County from Isaac Butler, and since 1992, the date has been commemorated as a Meskwaki ...

Historic textile practices come to Marshalltown Public Library on Saturday

The celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States continues at the Marshalltown Public Library on Saturday. Librarian Mara Edler said they wanted to recognize the special year by celebrating historic crafts associated with Marshalltown and Marshall County. “We were trying to ...

That’s a wrap! Scenes from the 2026 Central Iowa Fair

Another exciting edition of the Central Iowa Fair wrapped up on Saturday with a host of events including a mud volleyball tournament, livestock shows and a headlining concert from country music legend Sammy Kershaw. The T-R captured photos from all four days of the event and is already ...

Hundreds attend Pride in the Park, including leaders of new DSA chapter

The annual Pride in the Park at West End brought entertainment and information to the community on Saturday. After Live Pro Wrestling performed for the crowd, event founder Taylor Bear started the first sensory hour. Music was turned down and attendees were encouraged to engage in relaxing ...