Marshalltown police said it was an observant tipster that aided in the arrest of a Des Moines man wanted for an attempted murder. » Full Story

Often times, the smallest gift can brighten someone’s holiday — which is exactly what the Marshalltown Central Business District’s Adopt-A-Veteran program intends to do. » Full Story

A person calling in a burglary in progress at 1903 Summit St. may have thought they were doing neighbors a favor. » Full Story

NEW YORK — The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other commodities. » Full Story

As jobs would multiply for JBS/Swift & Company, so will railroad traffic to its upcoming refrigeration warehouse. » Full Story

WASHINGTON — The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the... » Full Story

A manhunt that began on Saturday in which police were looking for a man in connection with an attempted murder ended Sunday evening. » Full Story

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Farm corn. » Full Story

Moving from an elementary school to the bigger Lenihan Intermediate School can be a tough transition for many Marshalltown students when they enter fifth grade. » Full Story

DES MOINES — Iowa voters are ready to give the Republican Party control of the governor’s office, six potential GOP gubernatorial candidates said Saturday as they focused more on Democratic Go. » Full Story