It’s been 25 years since the Marshall County Conservation Board launched its popular photo contest — an opportunity for photographers young and old to celebrate the art of picture taking. Entries are due by Jan. 31. The diversity of images captured each year, says Naturalist Emma Bruck, is ...
After the sudden passing of Supervisor Kevin Goodman on Jan. 7, the three-member Marshall County Appointment Committee comprised of County Attorney Jordan Gaffney, Auditor/Recorder Nan Benson and Treasurer Deann Tomlinson is accepting applications to fill the vacancy, which must be completed ...
Throughout her 18-year tenure with Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters (HOI BBBS), 14 of those spent as the organization’s executive director, Lynne Carroll of Marshalltown worked closely with local youth to provide positive mentoring experiences in hopes of paving the path for brighter ...
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is the age-old adage being put to practical use in recycling a variety of commonly-used batteries by central Iowans, a Marshalltown-based hardware store and several Marshalltown-based retirement facilities. The effort prevents fire calls ...
A temporary closure has been placed on the feline areas at the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown (ARL). Last weekend, a litter of cats was brought to the ARL, but one of them was sick. “We took a sick cat to our vet to get checked out for an unknown illness,” said ARL Executive ...
The 2026 Catholic Schools Week theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community,” which highlights how Catholic schools form the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — within a shared Christian mission. It emphasizes that students, families, and educators are united as a ...