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Editorial Roundup: The Washington Post says we’re on the precipice of a global race toward nuclear proliferation

The world is sleepwalking into a new nuclear arms race. As arms-control treaties hashed out over decades lapse, countries that formerly rejected possessing nuclear weapons are starting to reconsider. The Doomsday Clock is set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it’s ever been to the symbolic hour of the apocalypse. The United States and Russia, which control 86 percent of the world’s nuclear arsenal, are without an arms-limitation treaty for the first time since 1972. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, signed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and extended under President ...

Marshalltown workshop helps local officials understand renewable energy siting and permitting

AMES — City and county staff, elected officials and economic development professionals can learn about local planning and permitting considerations associated with utility-scale renewable energy projects during a Sept. 24 workshop in Marshalltown. The workshop also is open to the public. The Iowa Reliable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning collaborative, known as Iowa R-STEP, will offer the workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 24, in Meeting Room B at the Marshalltown Public Library, 105 W. Boone St. The event is co-hosted by Region 6 Resource Partners. The ...

Lester Family to fund full-tuition scholarship at Central Methodist

FAYETTE, Mo. — A new full-tuition scholarship will soon be available for qualifying pre-med students at Central Methodist University, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Carl and Catherine Lester. The Dr. Carl O & Catherine A Lester Pre-Med Scholarship Fund will be fully-funded in three years and is just a part of the Lesters’ legacy of support that demonstrates Dr. Lester’s commitment to Central and his profession as an orthopedic surgeon. “I am proud to be a Central Methodist grad from the pre-med program,” said Dr. Lester, who graduated from then-Central College in 1961. “I ...

Intro to Breastfeeding is Aug. 25

Guiding Star Marshalltown will offer Introduction to Breastfeeding from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at 2501 S. Center St. – Suite M. This program is presented by Lactation Counselor, Rebecca Driscoll PA-C, CLC, who will cover helpful and practical tips and tricks for the soon to be or current breastfeeding mom and will include what to expect from a breastfed newborn in the first days and beyond. Also, included will be ideas for useful products and information for introducing bottles and pacifiers. Rebecca is currently a breastfeeding and working Mom. Register the Friday before ...

Prep Sports Schedule

Friday, Aug. 21 College Volleyball MCC at Opening Weekend Tournament, 8 a.m. at Rock Valley College Girls Tennis Marshalltown at Hawkette Invite, 9 a.m. at Ankeny Tennis Center Men’s Soccer MCC at St. Charles CC, 5 p.m. Football GMG at Belle Plaine, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 College Volleyball MCC at Opening Weekend Tournament, 12:15 p.m. at Rock Valley College Sunday, Aug. 23 Men’s Soccer MCC at Lewis & Clark CC, Noon Monday, Aug. 24 Girls Tennis Marshalltown at Southeast Polk, 4 p.m. South Tama at Nevada, 4:30 p.m. Cross Country West Marshall at Waverly-Shell ...

Leadership Iowa 2026-27 participants & community hosts announced

Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2026-27 Leadership Iowa program, Iowa’s premier statewide leadership experience offered by the ABI Foundation. Since its founding in 1982, Leadership Iowa has brought together more than 1,500 leaders from communities and industries across the state. The program is designed to educate, inspire and connect leaders while giving participants a deeper understanding of the issues shaping Iowa’s future. “The Leadership Iowa program brings together leaders with diverse experiences and perspectives who share a ...