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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Marshalltown city council met for the final time in 2024 on Friday afternoon instead of the customary Monday evening due to the upcoming Christmas holiday and awarded contracts for three of the much-anticipated and much-discussed Linn Creek District projects by unanimous votes. The first ...

Jude Rawlins, a writer/director with the Marshalltown-based Bella Luna Productions, said he makes experimental films that blend genres and offer moviegoers a unique experience. His movies, several of which have been shot in Marshall County, have received worldwide notice. “Mania,” filmed ...