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Post conviction trial scheduled for Robert Thomas

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A non-jury trial has been ordered and scheduled for Sept. 3, 2025 for Robert Thomas. Convicted of first-degree murder, Thomas asked the court for a new trial through post-conviction relief, three years after being sentenced to life in prison, plus another 25 years for attempted ...

Powerlifting competition returns to Marshalltown

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Competitive powerlifters and enthusiasts are returning to Marshalltown for the second M-Town Showdown. This year 63 competitors, male and female ranging in age from 16 to 73, will compete in different weight classes. Jake Reynolds, the owner of Black Iron Barbell, and Jake Hartman of DSM ...

Bestselling author Michael Perry appears at Marshalltown Library

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Wisconsin author Michael Perry entertained an audience large enough to require additional chairs at the Marshalltown Public Library on Thursday. Perry is a prolific writer, with nearly two dozen published books, some of them New York Times best sellers. During his presentation, he shared ...

Questions about Thanksgiving and Christmas Day food?

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With Thanksgiving Day closing fast and Christmas only 27 days later — meal planning and grocery shopping is well underway in thousands of households. Helping Iowans and Minnesotans free-of-charge with ideas and safe food preparation and more for time-honored traditions like Thanksgiving and ...

Annual ‘Blaine’s Heart of Gold’ Toy Drive now in progress

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Blaine Fisher believes in giving back. When Marshalltown was hit with a tornado on July 19, 2018, he established “Blaine’s Heart of Gold” Toy Drive. Ending Dec. 6, the seventh annual toy drive’s goal is to collect unwrapped gifts for children aged newborn through 18. Drop boxes for ...

Mason’s Automotive opens on North 3rd Avenue

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A new auto and tire repair shop is serving Marshalltown customers as Mason’s Automotive has opened at 1108 N. 3rd Ave. near the Iowa River Bridge and the northern city limits. Owner/Operator Chris Mason is a lifelong Marshalltown area resident who worked at Mick’s Automotive in Le Grand ...