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Marshalltown man sentenced to 17 years in federal prison

DES MOINES — On Dec. 12, a Marshalltown man was sentenced to 204 months in federal prison for possessing a distribution quantity of methamphetamine and carrying a firearm in relation to his drug trafficking. According to public court documents, Anthony James Shearer, 39, was found in ...

Local experts share tips on nutrition, fitness and health for the holidays

The holiday season may bring good cheer, but it can also lead to stress, burnout, overindulging in food and drink and letting your fitness routine slip. Children home on winter break may be especially at risk for eating junk food and not getting enough exercise. Lynn Large, director of food ...

Students and staff make an impact with Hoglan Toy Drive

In the spirit of the holiday season, students and staff at Hoglan Elementary School are transforming generosity into action to brighten the holidays for families in need. The school organizes an annual holiday care project that engages the community in helping others in Marshalltown. Past ...

Local woman perfects art of creating jeweled trees

After almost 50 years of making Christmas trees with costume jewelry, Rosemary Zimmerman of Marshalltown has stuck to a few lessons which help her create sparkly, stunning artwork. On average, only four jeweled trees are created by her hands each year. “When I first made them, I was not ...