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State Center Specialty Care recognized with National Quality Award

WEST DES MOINES — Care Initiatives is announcing that State Center Specialty Care has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for demonstrating systematic growth in quality care. This distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program honors long term and post-acute care providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to enhancing quality care for the ...

Art in the Park is July 13

Celebrate summer creativity at Art in the Park from 10 a.m. to noon on July 13 at Grimes Farm Shelter House, 2359 233rd St., Marshalltown. This relaxed, come-and-go program invites families to stop by, enjoy the outdoors and create a fun art project inspired by nature and the season. All supplies are provided — just bring imagination and enjoy making art in the fresh summer air. Stay and enjoy the process and soak up a little sunshine while creating.

Prep Schedule

Friday, July 10 Substate Baseball Marshalltown at Johnston, 7 p.m. Regional Softball Woodward-Granger at West Marshall, 7 p.m. Waterloo Columbus at East Marshall, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11 District Baseball West Marshall at Grundy Center, 7 p.m.

Guiding Star Marshalltown to host a Play Date

Guiding Star Marshalltown will host a children’s play date at Mega 10 Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 16. According to Lindi Trowbridge Executive Director, “This is the fourth year for the play date. It’s a great relaxed time to get outside along with you and your littles and enjoy all that Mega 10 Park has to offer. Kids can enjoy the park and splash pad while parents connect. Bring a swimsuit and towel for the splash pad.” Hot dogs, chips and drinks are provided at no cost and no reservation is necessary. “This is one of many programs offered by Guiding Star ...

Knocked down by cancer, duo gains strength at the Y

Reeling from the effects of cancer and its treatments, both Mark Sanders and Jeanne Oetker, of Marshalltown, were at a low point in their lives during the past year. Finding the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program at the Marshalltown YMCA-YWCA has helped them get back up and given them a more positive outlook on life. LIVESTRONG is a 12-week program where participants work with Y staff trained in supportive cancer care to achieve goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance and connecting with others. Sanders said Stage 4 prostate cancer led to ...

Brown Bag Bunch – Rooted in Nature: A Guide to Native Landscaping

Curious about adding native plants to the landscape? Join the staff from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 20 at Grimes Farm and Conservation Center to learn why planting native species benefits pollinators, wildlife and the yard, along with tips on what to plant and when. After a brief presentation, the group will take a short walk to observe and identify native plants in the landscape, helping attendees feel more confident bringing them into their yard. To register for this free event: call 641-752-5490, email mccb@marshallcountyia.gov or text only 641-758-9777 by the deadline of 4 ...