For 51 years, Strand’s Carpeting and Paint has been a Marshalltown mainstay for professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Residents will be pleased to know the businesses name, products and location — 11 E. Meadow Lane — will remain despite its sale to Painters Supply & Equipment ...

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 ...

Competitive powerlifters and enthusiasts are returning to Marshalltown for the second World Raw Powerlifting Federation 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...