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Plans set in motion for JBS expansion

T-R PHOTO BY TAMMY R. LAWSON While the Marshalltown company is making plans to expand its facility, a name change has also been put into motion - from JBS/Swift & Company to JBS USA, L.L.C.
November 21, 2009

Marshalltown’s largest employer will grow in size and employment numbers if the city goes forward with plans to sell Margaret T. French Park Monday.

In an agreement with JBS USA, L.L.C., the park will be sold to the pork-processing plant at an estimated cost of $223,759 for future its expansion.

The company must conform to stipulations of a building at least 100,000 square feet for purposes of a distribution center, and adding jobs to its operational staf.

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Senate Republicans: Test schedules could affect care

November 21, 2009

WASHINGTON — Republicans are seizing on this week’s recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care — and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama’s proposed health...

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Police ask for public’s help three days after armed robbery

November 21, 2009

Thursday night, the police issued a press release making the public aware of an armed robbery that took place Tuesday evening in Marshalltown.

The robbery took place at the I Wireless store, 29 S. First St.

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Parks and Recreation set proposed dog park fees

November 21, 2009

Getting close to its $30,000 fundraising goal, Marshalltown’s new dog park is slated to open by June.

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