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Rubber duckies sent floating down Linn Creek in MAUW fundraiser race
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (336+ words) On Saturday afternoon, floating spots of yellow, pink, blue, green and orange were seen floating down Linn Creek for about a quarter of a mile. The spots were rubber duckies, and they made a Marshalltown Area United Way (MAUW) race…...
384 MCC grads celebrated at commencement
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (63+ words) Times Republican Members of the 98th class of Marshalltown Community College (MCC) officially graduated on Friday night, receiving degress and certificates and taking an important next step in their educational journeys. Student speakers this year were Peter O'Donnell and Jenna Van Law,…...
Comets claim first-round 1 A regional
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (494+ words) JEWELL " The BCLUW girls" golf team claimed the championship at its Class 1 A Region 3 B meet on Friday at Jewell Golf & Country Club, leading the rest of the field to the finish line by a whopping 22 strokes. The Comets finished…...
American Aluminum Seating, Inc. invests over $20, 000 into Marshalltown Little League Park
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (294+ words) Seeing the incredible movement happening within the organization and the enthusiasm of the kids involved, Palmer took his commitment a step further. In addition to the bleachers, he upgraded the existing rotten / broken wooden dugout benches to state-of-the-art two-tier aluminum…...
Year-round E15 is a win for Iowa farmers and American consumers
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (378+ words) For too long, Iowa farmers, biofuel producers, fuel retailers, and the everyday working families have pushed Washington to pass common sense policy that expands consumer choice, supports rural America, and lowers prices at the pump. Now, after over a decade…...
$50 million in grants: Fueling American skills and rebuilding local manufacturing
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) This effort relies on broad-scale coordination. If your business wants to be part of this resurgence, here is what you need to know right now: Are you prepared to assist in the teaching process? Proposals for the E2 G Grant must…...
Bobcats double up for state
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (734+ words) The Bobcats are back. A year after missing out on the season-ending state singles and doubles tournament, the Marshalltown boys" tennis team will have representation again after Saturday"s Class 2 A District 3 tournament at the Marshalltown Court Complex. Senior Caleb…...
Rob Sand is Iowa's good neighbor
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (513+ words) Rob Sand is the kind of neighbor everyone wants. He's the one who plays ball with the kids, has an endless supply of dad jokes, and hands out full-sized candy bars at Halloween. When you're sick, he mows your lawn....
Mustangs lead parade to state
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (693+ words) COLFAX " The East Marshall boys" and girls" track and field teams emerged from Thursday"s Class 1 A state-qualifying meet with three automatic berths and eventually added nine more entrants on at-large times and distances. The Mustang boys came away with…...
Live after 5 returns downtown
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (123+ words) Times Republican Live after 5 returns downtown The annual free concert series Live After 5 returned to downtown Marshalltown on Friday with Grand Marshall as the opening band. The series, which came under the operation of Marshalltown Central Business District (MCBD) earlier…...