I read a lot of books, most of them on Kindle through my smart phone. I like the back lighting, and being able to hold the smart phone in one hand, and the one-touch English Oxford Dictionary. I also like always having a book with me, like when I'm getting my oil changed. The feature I enjoy ...

The Marshalltown Community School District will host its annual Registration Day for the 2026-27 school year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 9 at Lenihan Intermediate School. All returning families who would like support with registration are encouraged to attend in person to update student ...

Local Grains The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on June 16, 2026. Corn: $3.73 - 3.86 Soybeans: $10.70 - 10.90 Weather Temperatures Yesterday's High 72 Yesterday's Low 54 Last High 85 Last Low 72 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches ...

The film series for adults continues at 2 p.m. on June 22 in the Marshalltown Public Library’s community meeting rooms. The library movie license forbids the use of film titles in publicity; therefore, the staff invites the public to play the movie guessing game. The June film is a 1962 ...

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Week 5 Rankings – June 14 CLASS 4A 1. Sioux City East 22-1 2. Indianola 15-1 3. Cedar Rapids Prairie 16-2 4. Pleasant Valley 13-2 5. Cedar Rapids Kennedy 15-4 6. Urbandale 16-5 7. Waukee 13-5 8. Cedar Falls 11-4 9. Fort ...

The Marshalltown Community School District Communications Department has received two Awards of Merit from the National School Public Relations Association as part of its 2026 Publications and Digital Media Awards program. NSPRA's Publications and Digital Media Awards recognize outstanding ...