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Reiman Gardens welcomes Baby Gnome to join Elwood

AMES — Reiman Gardens will unveil a new addition to its gnome family: a four-foot-tall concrete Baby Gnome, joining Elwood, "The World's Largest Concrete Gnome," at an unveiling ceremony at 6:30 p.m. on July 9. For more than 15 years, Elwood has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors as one of Iowa's most recognizable roadside attractions. Now he'll share the spotlight with a smaller companion, fitting for Reiman Gardens' 2026 "Big and Small" theme. "The arrival of Baby Gnome perfectly captures the spirit of our 'Big and Small' theme," said Andrew Gogerty, marketing and ...

Mother’s Milk Bank now available at Guiding Star Marshalltown

“We are thrilled to announce that we are now an official collection depot for the Mother's Milk Bank through the University of Iowa,” announced Lindi Trowbridge, executive director of Guiding Star Marshalltown. As a milk depot, Guiding Star serves as a convenient drop-off and temporary storage location for mothers enrolled in the program to donate breast milk until it is picked up by the Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa and distributed through their program. The Marshalltown location is the 52nd registered depot in Iowa. “This means that if you are already a milk donor through the ...

Taste the Fair Spirit: Discover New Foods at the 2026 Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES — There's no better way to celebrate Fair Spirit than by discovering what's new on the menu. Be among the first to see the newest Fair foods set to debut at the 2026 Iowa State Fair by joining the Facebook Live stream at 1 p.m. on July 14. The 2026 Top 11 Best New Food finalists will be revealed and kick off one of the Fair's most anticipated traditions. Watch as the top three finalists are announced, then get ready to cast a vote during Fair Spirit, Aug. 13-23. The next Fair favorite could be just one bite away. 2026 New Food List: 1776 Dubai Strawberries 1776 ...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

JULY 9 Cards, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Foot Care Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon; MHS Alumni Group, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Marshalltown Senior Citizens Center Ladies Day Out, Harvest to Home, 234 N. 13th St., Noon to 6:30 p.m. (Drinks, Treats, Discounts and Drawings) Technology Help - Marshalltown Public Library, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. Bingo at Central Iowa Fair - Central Iowa Fairgrounds, 4:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Marshalltown Cruise Night, Culver's of Marshalltown, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Gutter Point Summer Music: Robert Maharry - Wayward Social, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Marshalltown Community Band - West End Park, 7 ...

ALMANAC

LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on July 7, 2026. Corn: $3.98 - 4.14 Soybeans: $11.43 - 11.50 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 89 Yesterday's Low 65 Last High 85 Last Low 66 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 26.93 inches Last year-to-date 20.16 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.10 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 5:44 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:49 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 14.57 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

DAILY RECORD

Marshall County Courthouse Court July 7 • Armando Garcia Chavarria made an initial appearance on an eluding charge, a driving under suspension charge, a windshield/window requirements violation charge and a failure to display registration plates charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on July 17. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. • Savannah Paige Zahnd made an initial appearance on a person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon charge and a possession of marijuana-first offense charge. The public ...