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The coach vs. cancer
May 31, 2013 There’s been good health news recently for Rob Drake, though the Marshalltown resident knows his Stage IV lung cancer won’t always come with positive results. more »»
Council approves issuing sewer bonds
May 31, 2013 With the upcoming sale of $3.7 million in general obligation sewer revenue bonds, the city is in good financial shape, sitting below its $10 million bank qualification requirement. more »»
Two easement resolutions get council attention, members pass one
May 31, 2013 At its Tuesday meeting, the Marshalltown City Council approved an easement for a road project while requesting more information on another. more »»
Local woman rolls SUV, suffers minor injuries
May 31, 2013 A State Center woman suffered only minor cuts and abrasions after she hydroplaned on Highway 30 Wednesday afternoon, rolling her SUV into a ditch. more »» 
KFJB-AM to celebrate 90th anniversary
May 31, 2013 Near the northwest corner of West Main and 16th streets are homes, their inhabitants perhaps unaware of the historic site. Radio station KFJB-AM occupied 1603 W. Main St. more »» 
Holloway named next G-R Schools superintendent
May 31, 2013 Shawn Holloway has been named the next superintendent of the Gladbrook-Reinbeck School District. Holloway, 38, was selected by the G-R School Board Wednesday night. more »» 
Would-be Chicago bomber gets 23 years
May 31, 2013 CHICAGO — A federal judge raised the specter of the Boston Marathon Thursday as he sentenced a young Lebanese immigrant to 23 years in prison for placing a backpack he believed contained a powerful... more »»
Ex-Mexico president praises Wash. pot businessmen
May 31, 2013 SEATTLE — Washington state businessmen who say they’re trying to create the first national brand of marijuana received some heartfelt support Thursday from the former president of Mexico, Vicente Fox. more »» 
Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma and Arkansas
May 31, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY — At least two tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma and another hit Arkansas on Thursday as a powerful storm system moved through the middle of the country, injuring at least nine peopl. more »» 
Ready for round two
May 30, 2013 The Iowa River is receding, and roads around Marshall County are starting to reopen, but a threat of more rain and severe storms is leaving many on high alert. more »» 
Child abuse cases down in county
May 30, 2013 The number of confirmed child abuse cases went down slightly in Marshall County in 2012, according to figures released recently by Child Abuse Prevention Services. more »» 
Local police: Parents should look out for huffing
May 30, 2013 A police bulletin about issues of huffing in other areas around the state has prompted local law enforcement to be proactive. more »» 
Burglary suspect steals light bulb, gets felony charge
May 30, 2013 Police have arrested another suspect in connection with a burglary late last month. Cap. more »» 
Whitten Day set for Saturday
May 30, 2013 Summer is just around the corner which means the wave of area town festivals is beginning. more »» 
Authorities suspend search for abducted Iowa teen
May 30, 2013 FORT DODGE — The father of a missing Iowa teenager asked U.S. Sen. more »» 
Soldier to admit Afghan massacre
May 30, 2013 SEATTLE — The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers in one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war will plead guilty to avoid the death penalty in a deal that requires hi... more »» 
Obama preparing to name Comey to FBI
May 30, 2013 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is preparing to nominate former Bush administration official James Comey to head the FBI, people familiar with the decision said Wednesday. more »» 
UK police: Man charged in UK soldier’s murder
May 30, 2013 LONDON — Police have charged a man with murder in the killing of a British soldier in a suspected Islamic extremist attack in broad daylight on a London street. more »»
Letters to NYC mayor test positive for ricin
May 30, 2013 NEW YORK — Two threatening letters containing traces of the deadly poison ricin were sent to Mayor Michael Bloomberg in New York and his gun-control group in Washington, police said Wednesday. more »» |
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