×

Local News

Dozens of dead geese found at Union Grove State Park

Avian influenza (bird flu) is impacting wild birds worldwide and causing outbreaks in U.S. poultry and dairy cows, with human cases mainly reported in dairy and poultry workers. Presumptive positives have been reported in Tama and Marshall counties. But says Rachel Ruden, wildlife veterinarian ...

The new reign

TOLEDO – A cold breeze welcomed the first Monday of the new year, and as boots met the snow and slush under the bright morning glow, waves of citizens went to observe the first regular Tama County Supervisors meeting under the new five-member board, which includes newcomers Mark Doland, ...

Marshalltown Area United Way marks second-largest fundraising total

MARSHALLTOWN – Marshalltown Area United Way’s Executve Director, Kendra Sorensen together with this year’s Co-Chairs, Kate Bowermaster and Kyley Leger, is proud to announce that the 2024-25 annual campaign has achieved the second-largest fundraising total in the organization’s history. ...

Red Cross searching for Central Iowa heroes

DES MOINES — The American Red Cross Northern and Central Iowa is asking for nominations of local heroes for the statewide Heroes of the Heartland event to be held in March. The prestigious annual event recognizes a select group of Iowans who have saved a life, gone above and beyond for an ...

Quail, Sparks, Van Hauen, Wiebensohn among Hawkeye December graduates

WATERLOO — The following are Hawkeye Community College fall semester graduates and their programs of study. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order by hometown. –Kole Wiebensohn, Gladbrook, Certificate-Precision Agriculture –Tara Beck, Grundy Center, Associate of Applied Science, ...

Lauren Boyer named to Wartburg Fall Term Dean’s List

WAVERLY — Wartburg College has recognized 554 students who were named to the 2024 Fall Term Dean's List including Lauren Boyer of Reinbeck. The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above in at least four course credits during the term. Three of the four course credits ...

Marking the new year on the right foot

UNION GROVE STATE PARK – Fierce western winds certainly did not make it easy to start 2025 on the right foot with a ‘First Day Hike’ at one of Iowa’s more than 40 participating state parks and forests but several groups of hikers bravely took on the challenge last Wednesday at Union ...