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An app a day keeps the parents away

Well, it's back-to-school season again, and parents across the country know what that means: It's time to download some new apps. Yes, you already have 10 apps; that's true. There's one for the park district, one for summer camp, one for your oldest kid's teacher to post weekly updates, ...

Don’t fear Flock cameras

We have met the enemy -- and it is watching us. There's a growing backlash against Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers that have become ubiquitous across the country. The cameras take images of license plates, which are then stored in a searchable database that police ...

Animal control and welfare

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office understands that concerns involving animals can be emotional and often require immediate attention. We want our citizens to understand what our role is under Iowa law and what they can expect when reporting animal related concerns. In Iowa, Sheriffs and ...

Florida is the new ground zero for both parties’ civil wars

Florida, you might have heard, is no longer a swing state. Since Ron DeSantis became governor, Republicans have gained nearly 2 million registered voters on Democrats in the Sunshine State. It is an astonishing change in partisanship for the state that famously decided the 2000 presidential ...

A look at the Reimagine Marshalltown comprehensive plan

Planning for a community’s future is about more than deciding what we want to build. It is about understanding where we are today, identifying the challenges ahead, and establishing a shared direction for the decisions that will shape Marshalltown for years to come. At its Aug. 24 meeting, ...

Together, we’re building what’s next

Every new school year brings its own distinct energy, but this year feels exceptional. There is a synergy throughout our district, a powerful momentum created when our community's shared vision meets the relentless dedication of our educators and the limitless potential of our students. We are ...