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Tornado Recovery

House of Compassion remains open despite damage to the building

When people rely on you to help them obtain their basic, daily needs, failure is not an option. The House of Compassion has continued to provide its clients - and those impacted by the tornado - with all the same services it offered before the storm hit. “We never closed any single day,” ...

Woodbury School offers free clothing

The Woodbury Elementary neighborhood on the northeast side of Marshalltown was one of the hardest hit areas in the July 19 tornado — the school is doing what they can to help neighbors in the area. “I had the idea of a clothes and shoes giveaway after working with the Woodbury School ...

UnityPoint Health Cardiology Clinic to re-open

TIMES-REPUBLICAN As a result of the tornado that struck Marshalltown July 19, the UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Cardiology Clinic, 206 E. State St., sustained significant damage and resulted in a total loss. On Aug. 2, the cardiology clinic will move to the second floor of the main campus ...

$25,000 contribution to tornado relief from Karl Chevrolet

An announcement from Mayor Joel Greer that Lennox International had today pledged $500,000 and Karl Chevrolet of Des Moines $25,000 to tornado-relief efforts at the onset of Monday's special council was met with excitement from council and attendees. Additionally, councilors voted unanimously ...

County offices find new home

With the Marshall County Courthouse looking at lengthy repairs, several offices — both state and county — have been forced to move out of the historic building. The Marshall County Board of Supervisors approved two lease agreements to find new homes for county and court offices while the ...