Fairgoers invited to get into the ‘Fair Spirit’ with Choose Iowa

August 12, 2026

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting fairgoers to get into the “Fair Spirit” Choose Iowa during the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug. 13-23 in Des Moines. As an official sponsor of the Iowa State Fair, Choose Iowa will showcase the people, food, agriculture and traditions that make Iowa special through events, activities and experiences across the Fairgrounds. Choose Iowa, a marketing initiative of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa made and Iowa raised food, beverages and ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 11, 2026

Aug. 12 Morning Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Farmers Market, Cartwright Downtown Farmers Market, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Youth Group "Where Everyone Belongs" Hope United Methodist Church, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

ALMANAC

August 11, 2026

LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 10, 2026. Corn: $3.96 - 4.10 Soybeans: $11.29 - 11.41 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 91 Yesterday's Low 69 Last High 80 Last Low 69 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.15 inches Year-to-date 30.63 inches Last year-to-date 33.42 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 29.90 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:17 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:17 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 10.17 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

Road Closure

August 11, 2026

The Marshall County Road Department has closed the gravel portion of 280th Street to raise the grade to match Highway E-63 at of 7 a..m. on Monday to 4 p.m. on Aug. 13. For More information contact the Road Department at 641-754-6343.

Prep Sports Schedule

August 11, 2026

Tuesday. Aug. 11 Girls Tennis Marshalltown at South Hardin, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 Thursday, Aug. 13 Boys Golf Marshalltown at RVC Triangular, 3:30 p.m. at Gates Park Golf Course, Waterloo

Healthy Steps for Older Adults Class in Le Grand

August 11, 2026

LE GRAND — Falls can threaten an older adult’s health and independence, but many risks can be reduced. In recognition of Falls Prevention Awareness Week this September, Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will offer Healthy Steps for Older Adults in Le Grand to help adults take practical steps to stay active, safe and confident. Falls Prevention Awareness Week, observed annually during the first week of fall, reinforces that falls are not an inevitable part of aging. The national campaign encourages older adults to identify the personal risk factors and reduce them through ...