Breaking News

Uncategorized

Free bird watching and bagels program

PRAIRIE CITY — Discover bird watching at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge by joining a free program scheduled at 8 a.m. on Sept. 26 at 9981 Pacific St., Prairie City. September is a great time to get outside to see and hear birds in the oak savanna and tallgrass prairie. Take a guided walk along the 1/2-mile Oak Savanna Trail loop. Free loaner binoculars will be available for checkout. Participants can enjoy free bagels and coffee at the visitor center after the walk. This event caters to birdwatchers of all skill levels, ages eight and older. Meet the guide at the parking lot of ...

New resources help farmers protect operations against digital and power disruptions

AMES — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Ag Decision Maker has released a new four-part resource series: Managing Your Farm's Technology Systems Risk. Like most businesses, modern farms rely heavily on electricity, internet access and digital tools to keep daily operations running smoothly. Emergencies like severe weather, an extended electrical grid outage or a sudden cyberattack can disrupt those connections and threaten farm security. Developed by the ISU Extension and Outreach Farm Business Management Team, the resources prompt crop and livestock producers to ...

Marshalltown Parks N’ Rec awarded $30,000 Iowa DNR tree planting grant

Marshalltown Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $30,000 tree planting grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to help restore and strengthen Marshalltown’s urban tree canopy. According to the Iowa DNR, the 2026 Iowa Tree Planting Grant, offered through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, supports tree planting projects in public spaces across Iowa. The program aims to diversify urban tree canopies, improve environmental and health benefits, reduce energy costs and enhance access to parks and natural areas. Through the grant, 120 new trees will be ...

Prep Sports Schedule

Friday, Sept. 18 Football East Marshall at Maquoketa Valley, 7 p.m. Gladbrook-Reinbeck at GMG, 7 p.m. Ogden at West Marshall, 7 p.m. West Hancock at BCLUW, 7 p.m. Des Moines East at Marshalltown, 7:30 p.m. South Tama at Albia, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Volleyball West Marshall at Ballard Tournament, 8:30 a.m. BCLUW and GMG at Gladbrook-Reinbeck Tournament, 9 a.m. Girls Swimming Marshalltown hosts Bobcat Invite, diving at 9:30 a.m., swimming at 12:30 p.m. Cross Country Marshalltown at Heartland Classic, 10:10 a.m. at Central College at Pella Men’s Soccer MCC at ...

With McConnell back, Senate ag committee advances farm bill on party lines

Republican members of the Senate Agriculture Committee voted Wednesday to advance a farm bill, though Democrats on the committee voted against the package due to continued disagreements on a nutrition section of the bill. The committee marked up the bill in August, then recessed after a ...

Recreation options are plentiful at Artesian Lake

Legend has it that during Prohibition, a speakeasy in an old boxcar was hidden at Artesian Lake, in northeast Carroll County. Whether its role in serving illegal liquor is true or not, Artesian Lake Wildlife Area has a unique history. The “lake” itself is home to three artesian wells that have flowed consistently since they were drilled 100 years ago. Artesian Lake has been home to a pay to fish business that failed after the owner found out that fishing pressure shifted from day to night, when he was gone and anglers could fish without paying. It was also used as a fish rearing ...