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Delivery-based Doughlicious Gourmet Cookies now open

GLADBROOK — Leona Wallen, known for running More Good Vibes (virtually), for her previous business Heavenly Breads, and as the former chef at Binford House, has launched Doughlicious Gourmet Cookies, offering treats available for delivery within a 30-mile radius. She officially launches ...

Auditor says amended contract for ESA program administration doubled cost

Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand released a report Tuesday that says the state will pay more to the company managing the Education Savings Account (ESA) program than originally planned. Odyssey, a New York-based company, was chosen in February 2023 to oversee the disbursement of funds for the ...

Council OKs Freedom Hills development plat, discusses TIF agreement

A large crowd gathered inside the city hall at the beginning of Monday night’s regular meeting as 27-year-old Melisa Fonseca, the first Latina ever to serve on the Marshalltown city council, was sworn into her 4th Ward seat after winning a special election last week. Once Fonseca took the ...

Annual ‘Draws for Paws’ fundraiser returns Saturday

Draws for Paws, the annual Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown fundraiser, returns this Saturday. Now in its fourth year, the event will bring donors to various bars to raise money for the nonprofit. “It is a fun day and a fun way to support local businesses while raising funds,” said ...

Zion Lutheran to host ‘Songs of Summer’ organ concert

DYSART — The songs of summer will soon fill the air at Zion Lutheran Church. Tama County native and North Tama alum Christopher Arp will play a solo organ concert entitled “Songs of Summer” at Zion Lutheran in Dysart on Sunday, July 28, beginning at 2 p.m. Arp is organist and choir ...