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Todays News

Downtown hospital no longer up for auction

The downtown hospital is no longer on the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office auction block. On Monday afternoon, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received notice to cancel today’s auction of the $1.3 million property. “It was canceled by the attorney, and no reason was given,” ...

Retired Marshalltown police chief announces campaign for Iowa House

Former Marshalltown Police Chief Mike Tupper, who served the community for 13 years before retiring in February of 2025, has announced that he will be running for a seat in Iowa House District 52 as a Democrat, according to a press release issued Monday. District 52 covers the city of ...

Iowa House Democrats propose property tax rebates, limiting growth

With the 2026 legislative session set to start in a week, Iowa House Democrats introduced their plan Monday to tackle one of the biggest issues heading into the year — how to lower Iowans’ property taxes. Republican leaders, including Gov. Kim Reynolds, have said changes to Iowa’s ...

Looking back on 2025, looking forward to 2026 pt. 4

Dr. Shauna Smith, Marshalltown Community School District Executive Director of Education Services 2025 Celebrations The district’s theme of “EMBRACE THE LEAD” was more than a slogan this year; it was a visible strategy through several key achievements. • Academic Gains: Four ...