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Todays News

Marshalltown man jailed after alleged apartment break-in

An effort to break into an apartment on Sunday has led to an arrest and a second-degree attempted burglary charge. Marquis Haynes, 26, of Marshalltown, is being held in the Marshall County Jail with a $6,000 bond after he allegedly tried to break into someone’s apartment. According to the ...

Snow ‘rolls’ across Tama County

TRAER — A rare weather phenomenon known as ‘snow rollers’ formed in and around northern Tama County during the night of Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 – leading to some fascinating photos. “It was weird but neat,” Mindy Finzen of rural Traer told the newspaper after photographing the ...

Wiebensohn retires after 50 years of service to Gladbrook Fire and Rescue

GLADBROOK — After five decades of answering the call, Kenneth “Kenny” Wiebensohn closed out a record-setting career with Gladbrook Fire and Rescue – hanging up his helmet for good on Dec. 31, 2025, before celebrating with his family, friends, and first responder colleagues on Sunday, ...

Family displaced after house fire in Albion

ALBION — The Albion Fire Department responded to a structure fire at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday on the central east side of the Marshall County community, resulting in the displacement of a family from their residence. According to a press release from the Albion Fire Department, crews ...