No problem is so big that we can’t run from it — or at least avoid thinking about it. That’s human nature. There are many concerns that should command our attention but do not. Too often we hope or assume a serious problem will go away or will spare us. In the aftermath of the Covid ...

The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to a structure fire at around 5 a.m. on Saturday morning, and while it was quickly contained, one victim suffered extensive burns requiring further treatment. According to a press release from the MFD, firefighters found a two-car detached garage ...

Helping children keep a healthy weight, eat nutritious foods, and get regular physical activity can lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. Keeping your family’s heart healthy is pretty simple. Food and Drinks Offer nutritious, ...

Marshall County Courthouse Court Feb. 13 • Alex Ray Floyd made an initial appearance on a theft-third degree charge. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on March 4. • Ryan Heath Chaplin made an initial appearance on a parole violation charge. Jeff Hazen is appointed as ...

Dog owners in Marshalltown have a new boarding business under an old “woof.” Paws & Play is located on Iowa Avenue in the same building that housed Man’s Best Friend. Owners Tyler, 41, and Katie Smith have a long history of taking care of pets. Katie petsat for her family as a ...

The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met briefly on Tuesday morning to handle some beginning of 2024 business, voting to reappoint Jarret Heil as the chairman and Steve Salasek as the vice chair for the second straight year. After unanimously approving those two designations, the board ...