DAKOTA CITY — Law enforcement officials say a man accused of killing his wife and her friend escaped authorities twice before he surrendered. » Full Story

The Central Business District/Main Street Community recently completed a survey of downtown workers to illustrate the problems and opportunities that exist for downtown businesses. » Full Story

A routine police welfare checked caused some alarm around the community Wednesday morning, but local police say there was no dange. » Full Story

Art from students at Marshalltown Christian School now belongs to the world.

Art teachers at the school are posting the work of students at MCS on a Web site known as Artsonia. » Full Story

BURLINGTON — A Des Moines County judge is considering a West Burlington bar owner’s claim that Iowa’s smoking ban violates the state and federal constitutio. » Full Story

ALLISON — A judge has delayed the eluding police trial of the man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach. » Full Story

DAKOTA CITY — Through the screams on Oct. 17, 2008, Kevin Zimple said he heard one thing very clearly.

A young woman telling him, “My ex-husband just shot hi. » Full Story

As the summer’s cool temperatures made for lower electric bills, they unfortunately did not bode well for the finances of the Marshalltown Family Aquatic Center. » Full Story

About a week after the Iowa Valley Community College District Board of Directors granted a sabbatical leave to Chancellor Tim Wynes, the board has announced his interim replacement to lead the... » Full Story

High-risk groups are continuing to be the focus of H1N1 flu vaccinations by Marshall County Public Health with hopes to open up the shots to more people in the future. » Full Story