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Council OKs new fee schedule after discussion on sign regulations

The Marshalltown city council voted to approve a new city fee schedule effective July 1 during last Monday night’s meeting, but not before a rather extensive discussion on regulations pertaining to sign placement in the city right of way. City Clerk Alicia Hunter provided a rundown on ...

America at 250: An age of innovation

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...

Little street, old friends

LISCOMB - The annual Liberty in Liscomb celebration brought friends, neighbors, families and visitors to the small northern Marshall County town on Saturday for the celebration. This year, the event started with a car show on Main Street, followed by a parade in which most of the entries ...

Garwin Freedom Days set for July 3-5

GARWIN — It will be a taste of Americana when the community celebrates Garwin Freedom Days July 3-5. This year’s theme is “Built By Generations.” “We have a great little town, and it was built by many generations, and we want to honor them,” said Darcy McCubbin, who serves as ...

Local Elks present Hicks with ‘Citizen of the Year’

Since 1895, members of the Marshalltown Elks Lodge #312 have worked to better the lives of their fellow Mashalltonians and others. The lodge enhanced the tradition by honoring three public servants who put themselves in harm’s way: a Marshalltown fireman, policeman and EMT in ceremonies ...