U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing an ethics complaint filed by a group of former national security officials who are questioning if his August appearance at U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn’s Iowa State Fair fundraiser violated federal ethics restrictions. The Steady State, a nonpartisan ...
A man who sexually exploited a child pled guilty Wednesday in federal court in Cedar Rapids. Brandon Scott Baker, age 39, formerly from Grundy Center, was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child, transportation of a minor with intent to engage in sexual activity, and possession of child pornography. At the plea hearing, Baker admitted that between 2011 and 2016, he used a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions of the conduct. He also admitted that in December 2017, he transported a minor across a state line with the intent to ...
Marshall County Courthouse Sept. 15 • Kyaw Lwin Oo made an initial appearance on a driving while revoked charge, a driving under suspension charge and an excessive speed charge. The public defender’s office is appointed as counsel. The preliminary hearing is set at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 5. Marshalltown Police Department Arrests • On Monday, Sept. 14. Verna Street, 47, was arrested for theft-fifth degree. Marshall County Sheriff Arrests • On Monday, Sept. 15, Jennifer Weaver, 45, was arrested for Simulating public intoxication-first offense. • On Monday, Sept. 15, ...
The Marshalltown Public Library Friends of the Library book sale was bound to happen. The annual event begins Friday, ends Monday and brings an estimated 5,000 to 7,500 books, DVDs, CDs, records, puzzles and games for sale. “The Friends of the Library are hoping to raise around ...
More than 180 Iowa scientists and sustainability scholars from universities and other organizations across the state have asked Iowans to advocate for the deployment of renewable energy systems to meet growing electricity demand. The 2026 Iowa climate statement, published Tuesday, says Iowa ...
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Tuesday he would work to ensure resources are protected for Iowa law enforcement and other public safety officials if he is elected in 2026. Sand was joined by law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and other public safety workers at a ...
