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Prep Sports Schedule

Thursday, Aug. 20 Boys Golf Marshalltown at Ottumwa Quad, 10 a.m. at Ottumwa Golf and Social Club Girls Tennis South Tama and Ames at Oskaloosa, 9 a.m. Ottumwa and Mason City at Marshalltown, 10 a.m. 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, ...

Owasa School Reunion is Sept. 20

All former students, teachers, custodians, bus drivers, janitors, cooks, etc. are invited to the Owasa School Reunion on Sept. 20 at the Owasa Town Hall, Owasa. All former students are invited not just those who are Owasa graduates. There will be a potluck beginning at 12:30 p.m. Drinks will be furnished. Bring a dish or dishes to pass and table service. Introduction of classes and a short business meeting will be held. Tell anyone affiliated with the Owasa School from 1917-1967 about this reunion. Postcards were mailed but it is impossible to reach everyone that way.

New Judo program for adults introduced

Marshalltown Parks and Recreation is excited to introduce a new Judo program for adults ages 16 and older, providing residents with an opportunity to learn a new martial art while building strength, confidence and practical self-defense skills. Judo classes will be offered under the instruction of Master Shane Johnson and will focus on throwing techniques, joint locks and grappling. The program is designed to provide education, self-defense and fitness in a welcoming environment. Judo can also be a great supplement for individuals with a background or interest in ...

A special golden anniversary

Golden anniversaries used to be special celebrations in the days when people got married and stayed married. This year marks the golden anniversary, not of a married couple, but of an organization that invests in the lives of people whom politicians largely ignore. It's called Prison ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Aug. 20 Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MHS Alumni Group, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Bunco, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Digital Literacy Class, IowaWORKS, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rally Around Downtown, Downtown Marshalltown, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Marshalltown Cruise Night, Culvers, 5 p.m. Gutter Point Summer Music: Mike Bernard, Wayward Social, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grace Restored ( Post Abortion Support), Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center St., Suite M, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 18, 2026. Corn: $4.21 - 4.35 Soybeans: $11.66 - 11.78 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 82 Yesterday's Low 64 Last High 86 Last Low 70 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 33.26 inches Last year-to-date 33.64 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 29.92 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:24 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:05 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 11.47 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)