Around the time of Labor Day in an election year is when political attack ads tend to make the rounds. A surge arrives and lasts four to six weeks before election day, which is Nov. 3 this year. Besides the large amount of ads generated for the governor and Congressional seats, Iowa ...
Rob Sand, current state auditor and Democratic candidate for governor, said simplifying inspections and cutting red tape that stands in the way of building new housing will help improve affordability. Sand spoke Thursday morning at the Frank W. Smith Retirement Center, a recently renovated ...
WATERLOO – The reigning Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year, local favorite Katie and the Honky Tonks, are back with “Last Call Lies,” their first new release since last year’s breakout debut album, “Ain’t No Shame.” If you’ve been hankering for another dose of ...
TOLEDO — The mayors sat side by side at the pinnacle of the table, the leaders of two towns coming together for the interest of the greater community last Thursday night. The Police Chiefs sat to the right, elbow to elbow, ready to answer questions. All other interested parties, the city ...
LISCOMB — In 1851, a group of Moravian settlers who came west from Owen County, Indiana, planted their roots in northern Marshall County and launched the county’s first organized church on land just east of the Iowa River between Liscomb and Albion. The Bethel Grove Church still stands ...
Marshall County Courthouse Court Sept. 3 • Matthew Joseph Wisecup made an initial appearance on a reckless dependent adult abuse with serious injury charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14. Bond is set at $5,000 cash in defendant’s name only. • Roberto Alonso Raya Alvarado made an initial appearance on a theft-fifth degree charge and a possession of methamphetamine-first offense charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. on Sept. ...
