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Closing Clarinda institute helps nobody, some say
Closing the Clarinda Mental Health Institute wouldn't improve patient care or save money, several state officials and mental health experts say.
Vander Plaats in Le Mars Monday
Monday as part of his campaign trip, making appearances in every region of the state in the next week.
State Rep. Lance Horbach has announced his intention to run for re-election for a 7th term in the Iowa House.
Meatpacker JBS sets up Sioux City job fair
With the news of John Morrell's pending closure, other companies are already trying to capitalize on Sioux City's loss.
Great creations in Toledo Library Gingerbread House contest
The Toledo Public Library held a Gingerbread House Contest during the month of December.
Marshalltown man killed in traffic crash
A two-car crash Thursday on Iowa Highway 14 north of Marshalltown claimed the life of a 69-year-old Marshalltown man.
Guest opinion column: Iowa extends a helping hand to soldiers' families
On Friday the Statehouse hosted the annual Veterans Day on the Hill. It was a great opportunity to talk with hundreds of veterans from across the state about their concerns and ideas.
About 5,000 Iowans without electricity
Blog post by Dan Piller - dpiller@desmoine.gannett.com - January 20, 2010 Des Moines and Sioux City are taking the brunt of power outages as of 9 a.m., with 4,530 customers without power in Des Moines,A 3,100 out in Sioux City and 2,634 out in Fort Dodge.
Marshalltown at SCC at a glance
Records -- SCC 15-4 overall, 0-1 Region XI; Marshalltown 11-5, 0-1. Rankings -- SCC is No.
The Best Way to Straighten a Bow Tie
Cataract surgeons say that individuals who have suffered from astigmatism their entire lives can be some of the happiest patients in your practice following toric intraocular lens implantation.
USTA District 4-A conducted its annual meeting on Saturday, Jan. 16, in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Laramie Project counter-protesters come in hundreds, Westboro Church a no show
Posted on Jan 15, 2010 by Spencer Willems . The hundreds of counter-protesters who lined First Avenue across from Lindale Mall became the protesters after their would-be adversaries proved to be a no-show Friday night.
MARSHALLTOWN Marshalltown Community College's Fall Term 2009 Dean's List includes 206 students who earned grade point averages of 3.5 or better while carrying a minimum of 12 credits.
UI astronomers capture first-of-kind image at distant star
Two University of Iowa researchers have made the first direct radio image of a stellar coronal loop at a star, other than the sun, thereby providing scientists with information that may lead to a better understanding of how such phenomena as space weather affect the Earth.
UI astronomers capture first-of-kind image at distant star
Two University of Iowa researchers have made the first direct radio image of a stellar coronal loop at a star, other than the sun, thereby providing scientists with information that may lead to a better understanding of how such phenomena as space weather affect the Earth.
CVFA bringing 'Friday Night Fight' to VFW in Newton again Jan. 22
The Cedar Valley Fighting Association returns to the Newton VFW at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan.
Estate planning class offered in Marshalltown, Iowa Falls
Thousands of dollars in taxes can often be avoided by good planning, and a course titled “Estate Planning” provides background information to assist participants to work more effectively with their professional and legal advisors.
Alex Herrington 0-1 0-0 0, Willie Williams 4-6 0-1 9, Darreus Caston 5-15 2-2 15, Reid Riessen 0-1 0-0 0, Anthony Griffin 1-3 0-0 2, Jontel Clayton 1-3 2-2 4, Jay Johnson 5-12 1-2 11, Andrew Arends 2-5 0-0 6, Mark Wilson 0-1 0-0 0, Sam Peters 6-13 1-2 14, Johnathon Spencer 0-1 0-0 0. Totals - 24-61 6-9 61.
Search Ends For Woman Trapped In Car 17min
The Iowa State Patrol said Sunday morning they were searching for a woman they believed was trapped in her car somewhere south of Marshalltown.
A systems engineer finds a new calling in organic farming
Norman McCoy traded his systems engineer hat for a seed corn cap and a chance to change the world, or at least his part of it.

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