Secretary of State encourages high school students to register to vote
DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging all Iowa high schools to register eligible students to vote by participating in the prestigious Carrie Chapman Catt Award program, now that the sign-up window has opened as of Aug. 26. Named after the legendary Iowan who was a national leader in the women's suffrage movement, the Carrie Chapman Catt program recognizes high schools that support its students in taking the first step toward participation in the election process – registering to vote. In Iowa, 17-year-olds are eligible to register to vote and participate in ...
Octagon Art Festival in Ames is Sept. 27
AMES — The Octagon Center for the Arts is presenting the 55th Annual Octagon Art Festival. There will be plenty for art enthusiasts of all ages to experience from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27 in downtown Ames. Ninety artists from seven states and all over the Midwest will fill Main Street in downtown Ames with artistic creations. The Octagon Center for the Arts is passionate about supporting artists. One of its goals is to provide space and opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers, including a focus on emerging artists. Four of the participants are Emerging Artists ...
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sept. 15 Reach More Customers Online, RACOM, 201 W. State St., 8:30 a.m.(Register by calling, 641-844-2001 or online at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mcbd-presents-grow-with-google--2026 Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 207 E. Church St., 9 a.m. to Noon Penny Bingo, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Heart of Iowa Chorus (Sweet Adelines), Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3001 S. Sixth St., 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ALMANAC
Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 61 Yesterday's Low 51 Last High 93 Last Low 68 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 35.34 inches Last year-to-date 33.97 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.20 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:51 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 7:22 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 9.74 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)
Marshalltown seeking applicants for the Investment Advisory Committee
The City of Marshalltown is seeking volunteer applicants for two openings on the Investment Advisory Committee. The City of Marshalltown Investment Policy creates an Investment Committee to review the City's investments and compliance with the Investment Policy. This Committee consists of three members possessing financial and investment backgrounds. Here is a link to the investment policy: www.marshalltown-ia.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6957/Investment-Policy. This committee typically meets quarterly at 4 p.m. Appointees will be required to attend a 2-hour virtual training on Iowa Code ...