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Todays News

‘AI and the Human Future’ presented at Marshalltown Public Library

The Marshalltown Public Library, Humanities Iowa, and the Iowa State Historical Society co-sponsored a thought-provoking program entitled “AI and the Human Future” on Saturday at the library. Scott Samuelson, with Extension and Outreach in the Philosophy and Religious Studies department at ...

Formerly feral cat finds a home at The Willows

As a longtime farmer between Marshalltown and State Center, Don Myers has always loved and appreciated felines, owning many of them throughout his life. After Myers and his wife Bonnie moved into The Willows in April of 2023, he began to notice a feral tri-colored calico cat “hunting” ...

Tama County HR manager fired as sups confront ‘budget crisis’

TOLEDO - Citizens paced, leaned against the walls, and participated in some mild conversation in the main hall of the Tama County Assessors building last Monday morning while the Tama County Board of Supervisors held a closed session. After those who stayed and lingered about were let back in ...

Federal immigration officials have extensive technology at their disposal

As President Donald Trump deploys federal agents to carry out plans of mass deportations at the start of his term, he has a massive amount of technology at his disposal to track, categorize and surveil immigrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Citizen and Immigration Services ...

PROGRESS 2025: New owner planning substantial progress for Marshalltown Mall

The Marshalltown Mall’s journey has been fraught with various challenges, but it is now in the position of progress. Reserve Development, a developer from Dallas, purchased the property for $8.4 million at the end of January. Jeff Strong, managing partner of Reserve Development, said they ...