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Reimagine Miller timeline broken down for school board

A more detailed timeline of the Reimagine Miller project was given to the Marshalltown Community School District Board of Education during the regular Monday meeting. Boyd Jones Senior Project Manager Michael Martin said the team has worked on assembling the project to make it work during ...

Vanguard Appraisals president shares update on Marshall County project

The Marshall County reappraisal project has drawn much scrutiny and interest since it was announced and subsequently began at the beginning of December, and the president of Vanguard Appraisals, Eric Kruse, shared an update in an email to the T-R on Monday. Kruse said the Cedar Rapids based ...

Retired Police K-9 Jordy passes away

It is with a deep sadness that the members of the Marshalltown Police Department announce the passing of retired Police K-9 Jordy on December 11, 2025. Jordy was 12 years old. He was a devoted and active member of the Marshalltown Police force from 2014 until his retirement in December ...

Veterans honored at Wreaths Across America ceremony

Military branches and members were honored on Saturday at the Iowa Veterans Home during the Wreaths Across America ceremony. The special speaker was Vietnam veteran Tim Houts. “This observance is conducted nationally at veteran cemeteries by placing Christmas wreaths at the graves of ...

Cookie enthusiasts ‘crawl’ through Laurel during annual event

LAUREL - For the past six years, residents of Laurel have celebrated Christmas through the annual Lights of Laurel. Held on Sunday, the event combines treasured holiday activities, such as house decorating competitions and cookie crawls with a tree auction and sightings of Santa Claus. Event ...