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Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returns record amount to Iowans

DES MOINES — State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Great Iowa Treasure Hunt achieved a record-breaking fiscal year, returning more unclaimed property to Iowans than ever before. Smith made the announcement during a press conference showcasing the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes currently being held in safekeeping by the State Treasurer’s Office. “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt exists to reunite Iowans with what is rightfully theirs,” said Smith. “This record-breaking year demonstrates our continued commitment to returning unclaimed property back to owners and rightful heirs. ...

All About Bees for Kids!

Learn why bees are some of the most important pollinators and how they help plants, flowers and even the food people eat grow at the All About Bees for Kids program from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on July 29 in the Grimes Farm Classroom. This is for children ages 5-10 and an accompanying adult. In this fun, hands-on program, kids will discover different types of bees, why they need human help and simple ways people can protect them. The program will finish by building bee houses to take home, giving these helpful insects a safe place to live and thrive. To register for this free event: call ...

New video highlights Marshall County’s food systems response to compounding disasters

AMES — The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center, housed within Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development, has released a new documentary video highlighting food systems resiliency in Marshall County. The video, produced by Model Farm Creative Agency, shows how support from ISU Extension and Outreach — through Marshall County staff and Master Gardener volunteers — and community partnerships helped local food systems adapt to meet heightened needs following compounding disasters: the 2018 tornado, the 2020 derecho and added pressures of ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 17-19 Gilman Sesquicentennial July 17 Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cards/Games, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. MCBD Presents Live After 5 - Marshall County Courthouse Event Plaza, 5:30 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 July 15, 2026. Corn: $4.02 - 4.19 Soybeans: $11.52 - 11.53 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 91 Yesterday's Low 66 Last High 87 Last Low 70 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.0 inches Year-to-date 27.27 inches Last year-to-date 24.11 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.11 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 5:50 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:45 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 12.3 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

Learn about bats program at Timmons Grove

Come for a family-friendly evening exploring the fascinating world of bats in Iowa at 8:30 p.m. on July 31 at Timmons Grove Shelter House. Learn about local species, their behaviors and why they're vital to healthy ecosystems. Conservation staff will take a guided hike and use acoustic monitors to detect and identify bats by their echolocation calls, a unique way to experience these nocturnal animals in action. All ages are welcome as the group discovers how bats help control insects, support agriculture and how people can protect them. To register for this free event: call ...