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Republican Central Committee to meet Aug. 7

The Marshall County Republican Central Committee will meet at noon on Aug. 7 at Legends American Cafe. The meeting will begin with routine progress reports. Members will discuss current state and national election issues, review local election issues and discuss community concerns related to proposed data bank development economic, energy and environmental impact. Informal discussion and optional lunch will occur beginning after 11 a.m. The next Pachyderm Forum on Aug. 14, open to all interested voters and the general public, will feature Nan Benson and Jessie Chizek from the Marshall ...

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LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on Aug. 6, 2026. Corn: $3.97 - 4.11 Soybeans: $11.27 - 11.39 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 81 Yesterday's Low 65 Last High 83 Last Low 65 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.02 inches Year-to-date 30.38 inches Last year-to-date 31.13 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.04 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 6:12 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:22 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 10.43 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

Editorial Roundup: The Wall Street Journal on another Donald Trump “deal” with Iran

A friend quipped the other day that President Trump truly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize because he has already ended the Iran war eight times. Will the ninth time be the charm after his latest decision to call off a military escalation in search of a deal with the revolutionary regime? “We have just been asked by Iran, and other Middle Eastern Countries, to hold off any attack in that the perimeters of a deal has been agreed to,” Mr. Trump posted at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday. He added that this includes “Immediate, Complete, and Total” opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to ...

Conservation Board will meet in regular session Aug. 10

The Marshall County Conservation Board will hold its regular meeting at 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Grimes Farm and Conservation Center, 2349 233rd St., Marshalltown. Agenda items: Approval of claims, approval of by law amendments (2nd Review), approval of IFRPP Grant and discuss windmill training. This meeting is open to the public. Participants can attend by zoom: Join Zoom Meeting at: us02web.zoom.us/j/87191355053?pwd=j22RtdwR179KQqqhhFtDsWM2kW6I81.1 Meeting ID: 871 9135 5053 Passcode: 527134 One tap mobile +13052241968,,87191355053#,,,,*527134# US ...

Big Brother/Big Sister eSports fundraising tournament (Gaming for Good)

This is the second year BBBS is teaming up with the MCC eSports team to put on an eSports tournament to raise money for the BBBS youth mentoring program. It is held at the Emerson Innovation Center from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 8. The Friday tournament will be a Smash Brothers 2-person team tournament and the Saturday tournament will be a Mario Kart 4-person team tournament.

Nocturnal Scavenger Hunt is Aug. 13

Grab those flashlights and family and head to the Grimes Farm for a nocturnal scavenger hunt at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 13. Families will begin the search using flashlights and observation skills while hiking the trails. Reflectors will lead participants on a hunt for prizes. This is a great way to celebrate the final days of summer break and explore nature at night. Participants must pre-register before 4 p.m. on Aug. 11 to reserve limited spots by calling 641-752-5490, email mccb@marshallcountyia.gov or text only 641-758-9777. There is no charge for this event. Bring a flashlight and wear ...