NIACC men cruise in opener, 100-50 Nov 8, 2008
MARSHALLTOWN NIACC fell to Iowa Falls 3-0 in regional tournament play on Friday. Iowa Lakes won 25-22, 25-17, 25-21. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Chiefs send swimmers to state meet Nov 8, 2008
Keokuk will compete in three events at the IGHSAU State Swim Meet Saturday in Marshalltown ... Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:35 PM CST The Keokuk Chiefs will be represented in three events at the IGHSAU State Swim Meet Saturday in Marshalltown ... Marshalltown junior Meredith Johnson had the fastest time at regionals with a 24. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
YMCA Swim Team: Increased practice load expected to pull team on equal footing with rest of states elite programs Nov 7, 2008
Twenty-two swimmers qualified for the state meet last March in Marshalltown, up from five the previous year when a relay team and one individual advanced ... To make up that ground, Junker says they simply have to keep going after the likes of Marshalltown and Des Moines. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
State scoreless streak could end this weekend for MHS swimmers Nov 7, 2008
The Muscatine High School girls swimming team will compete this weekend at the state meet in Marshalltown ... The Muskies will enter this weekend s meet at the Marshalltown YMCA with qualifiers in the three relay events and four individual events ... Meredith Johnson, Marshalltown, 24. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Dems add to legislative majorities Nov 6, 2008
n Democrats captured Senate District 22 in Hardin and Marshall counties, a seat formerly under Republican control, after Democrat Steve Sodders of State Center defeated Marshalltown Republican Jarret Heil. Unofficial results in Black Hawk County showed Democrat Kerry Burt defeating Rep. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Democrats upset GOP in local Elections Nov 6, 2008
Democrats claimed the Senate District 22 seat, which was occupied by Larry McKibben, a Republican from Marshalltown. McKibben retired this year. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Divers Prouty, Overland, Swimmer Breitbarth Earn State Meet Berths Nov 6, 2008
Two divers, Madi Prouty and Jordan Overland, as well as swimmer Amber Breitbarth will be the Boone representatives in the state swim/dive competition at Marshalltown this weekend. All three Toreador athletes qualified for state via their performances in a regional meet at West Des Moines Valley. (Boone Today, IA)
PICTURES: Area teams punch ticket to state volleyball tourney Nov 5, 2008
Marshalltown 16-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-15. More Stories from News. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa Legislature control in question Nov 5, 2008
-- Democrats also captured Senate District 22 in Hardin and Marshall counties, a seat formerly under Republican control, after Democrat Steve Sodders, of State Center, defeated Marshalltown Republican Jarret Heil. But Republican newcomers mounted successful bids to hold on to some of the open seats at stake. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
November 4 record Nov 5, 2008
Discharged Nov. 1: Kimberly Brown and daughter, Ames; Christine Cowan, Ames; Ashlie Duit, Nevada; Gary Fehring, Hubbard; Maurice Geist, Ames; Eric Green, Ames; Barbara McKelvey, Ames; Alanna Miller and son, Marshalltown; Avis Murray, Iowa Falls; Brian Peter, Story City; Regan Walker, Boone; and Kurt Walsh, Iowa Falls ... Nov. 1: Jacob Michael Paul, 19, of 1609 S. First St., Marshalltown, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Postville raid caught governor off guard Nov 4, 2008
"We had practice with this because of the Swift raid in Marshalltown," Munns said, referring to a July 2007 action at Swift & Co. plants in four states, including Iowa. "When that raid happened we expected a number of calls and they never really came. ... We've learned in these situations we need to be ready but we're not always called upon.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Swanson swims her way to state Nov 4, 2008
78 qualified her for the state swimming meet coming up this Saturday in Marshalltown. The top 24 times from around the state in regional meets, plus the regional champion, qualify for the state meet. (Washington Journal, IA)
Keokuk qualifies swimmers for state Nov 4, 2008
Alicia Logan and Nicki McDowell posted times fast enough in individual events at the regional to advance to the state meet Saturday in Marshalltown. Logan qualified in two events, while McDowell advanced in one event. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
PICTURES: South Winn boys reach their goal Nov 3, 2008
"TEAM STANDINGS 1. Pleasant Valley 76; 2. Iowa City High 95; 3. Burlington 141; 4. Urbandale 151; 5. Indianola 183; 6. West Des Moines Valley 189; 7. Marshalltown 196; 8. Cedar Rapids Prairie 207; 9. Cedar Rapids Washington 212; 10. Ankeny 222; 11. Cedar Falls 237; 12. Cedar Rapids Xavier 243; 13. Waukee 245; 14. Southeast Polk 253; 15. Ames 326.TOP 10 1. J.T. McCarthy (Burlington) 15:21; 2. Marshall Moyer (Burlington) 15:27; 3. Frank Canady (Iowa City West) 15:29; 4. Lewi Manirumva (C.R.... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
PICTURES: State cross country: Union girls retain title Nov 3, 2008
Marshalltown 284; 15. Dubuque Senior 306. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Fayette board eyes power plant resolution (1) Nov 1, 2008
A coal power plant is also proposed in Marshalltown. Contact Jens Manuel Krogstad at. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Prep roundup Nov 1, 2008
The top four divers and the individual champion in the swim events earn automatic advancement to the state meet in Marshalltown Nov. 6-8. The rest of the field will be filled with the best non-winning times or point totals from the six regional meets. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Newman girls return to state Nov 1, 2008
The Knights qualified for the state meet with a second-place finish at the regional meet at Marshalltown. It would have been nice to win, Newman coach Mike Schutt said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Preps to watch: Oct. 29, 2008 Oct 31, 2008
Riesberg earned his place in the Grundy Center's record book following a third-place time of 17:19 in Thursday's Class 1A district meet at Marshalltown ... The Waterloo West standout earned an opportunity to compete in Saturday's state cross country meet by finishing seventh in the Class 4A district meet at Marshalltown in 16:00 ... Drake then finished fourth in his Marshalltown district in 17:36. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
High school regional volleyball scores Oct 31, 2008
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Families need assistance to visit troops Oct 31, 2008
The 1133rd transportation unit from Mason City and the 1168th transportation units out of Aubudon, Marshalltown, Perry and Red Oak were combined to form the 3368 Transportation Company, which will be deployed to Iraq in December. The company will be leaving for El Paso after send-off ceremonies across the state. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Waukee volleyball going strong Oct 31, 2008
"We've had to back-to-back bad losses to Ames at the Johnston Tournament and to Marshalltown," coach Rob Langevin said. "That puts us in a fragile state of mind." The fragile state of mind didn't have a chance to set in, though, as the Warriors began practicing hard for their regional quarterfinal match against North. (Dallas County News, IA)
Olivia Diggs returns to state Oct 30, 2008
OGDEN WAS among 22 teams competing at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, site of the Class 1A district cross country meet Thursday, Oct. 23 where one Bulldog runner qualified for state. Olivia Diggs finished third overall in what was clearly the most difficult of the five 1A districts and will represent Ogden at the state cross country meet Saturday, Nov. 1 at Fort Dodge. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 (54) Oct 30, 2008
GARWIN Leland C. Frahm, 87, of Marshalltown, formerly of Garwin, died Monday, Oct. 27, at Westbrook Acres Care Center, Gladbrook, from complications of a stroke; services 11 a.m. Friday at Overton Funeral Home, Garwin, (641) 499-2025, with burial in Garwin Cemetery; visitation 9 a.m. until services Friday at the funeral home. MANCHESTER Douglas Lowrey Palmer, 82, of Manchester, died Monday, Oct. 27, at St. Luke s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, following a brief illness; services 11 a.m. Friday at... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
October 29 record Oct 30, 2008
Adam Groves, 20, of Sioux City; Nathanael Sletten, 18, of Marshalltown; Andrew Dahl, 18, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Anthony Millar, 18, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Megan Call, 20, of Urbandale; Kayla Bries, 19, of 4305 Larch Hall, Ames; Anna Senyk, 18, of 4322 Larch Hall, Ames; Scott McEachron, 20, of 145 Marshall Ave. Unit 303, Ames; Brenna Roth, 18, of 4877 Helser Hall, Ames; Amanda Bailey, 20, of 3226 West St., Unit 1, Ames; Lee Thomas Jr., 20, of 530 Welch Ave., Ames; Chase Ruddock, 18, of 1271 Friley... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
The family goes to war Oct 30, 2008
Additional send-off ceremonies are being held in Audubon, Iowa City, Perry and Marshalltown. The 115 members of the 1133rd will board buses for Camp Dodge after the ceremony, then fly out to Fort Bliss, Texas, Friday morning. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Adam Foreman enjoys baseball Oct 30, 2008
Foreman also has worked at Hy-Vee stores in Dubuque, Marshalltown, Independence, Mo. and Des Moines. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Men's golf ties for fifth at UTA/Waterchase Invitational Oct 29, 2008
The Marshalltown, Iowa native shot a final-round 2-over-par 74 for a 54-hole season-low total of 2-over 218. Senior also moved into the top 10 with a tied career-low 4-under-par 68 in the final round. (Siusalukis.com)
Lady Trojans fall to Marshalltown Oct 29, 2008
MASON CITY Marshalltown swept NIACC 25-14, 25-23, 25-20 in ICCAC action on Tuesday. NIACC s Sarah Heineman notched eight kills and five blocks while Kyla Cook added nine kills. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Bears go to 31-6 with victory Oct 28, 2008
The Des Moines Area Community College volleyball team, rated sixth nationally in Division II, defeated Marshalltown Community College at Marshalltown Wednesday night. The Bears posted wins of 25-11, 25-19 and 25-16 and now have a record of 31-6 overall and 7-0 in conference activity. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Kids Trick or Treat for Shop with a Cop Oct 28, 2008
Brenda McDanel, of Boone, brought her three grandchildren from Marshalltown and two family friends to the event. Her grandchildren, Eysak, 4, was dressed a pirate, Kyrin, 2, was a raccoon, and Jadyn, 1, was Elmo. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Some educators rethinking strict cell phone bans Oct 27, 2008
The Sioux City Community School District continues to ban cell phone use during school hours as school administrators in Marshalltown, Waukee, Ackley and other Iowa cities have begun to ease up, allowing students to use their phones during free periods such as lunch. Sioux City's policy has been in place since the 2006-07 school year. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Together (10/27/08) Oct 27, 2008
Marilyn (Lokensgard) and the Rev. Ron Martinson of Anchorage were married Aug. 24, 1958, in Marshalltown, Iowa. They gathered in late July in Pacific City, Ore. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bryce L. Mercer (1984-2008) (11) Oct 27, 2008
ADVERTISING~ Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:19 PM CDT Bryce L. Mercer (1984-2008) GLADBROOK Bryce L. Mercer, 24, of Des Moines, formerly of rural Gladbrook, died Friday, Oct. 17, near Iowa highways 14 and 96 north of Marshalltown, the victim of an apparent homicide ... Memorial fund: has been established at the Gladbrook, Tama and Marshalltown branches of F&M Bank. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Library board selects architect for expansion Oct 27, 2008
Meyer Scherer and Rockcastle chose to contract with the Marshalltown office of TSP Inc. for mechanical, electrical and structural consulting on the project, "that gives us a local boots-on-the-ground firm they'll be working with," Weeks said. Weeks said the board expects to have cost estimates for the project by spring, with citizen input sessions and city approval for design proposals complete by May 2009. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Wind tips shed, downs limbs Oct 27, 2008
Peak gusts reached 60 mph in some areas of central Iowa including Marshalltown. On Sunday afternoon MidAmerican Energy reported 14,000 customers without power in the Des Moines area. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Warrior boys grab third at Conference Oct 26, 2008
Although there were only six teams in the conference meet, they all included state heavyweights, including West Des Moines Valley, Marshalltown, Ames, Mason City, and Fort Dodge. Despite the tough competition, the Warriors managed to pull out a top-three finish, grabbing third place with a total of 69 points, falling behind second-place Marshalltown with 59 points, and meet-winner Valley with 39 points ... The junior varsity Warriors also grabbed a third-place finish, grabbing 68 points and... (Dallas County News, IA)
Warriors on to substate Oct 26, 2008
Jordan Warner, Dylan Davison and Dalton Stifel team up for a tackle during Waukees 55-42 win over Marshalltown Friday, Oct. 17, in Waukee ... The Waukee football team clinched a spot in post-season play with their win over Marshalltown Friday, Oct. 17, at home in Waukee ... "The two interceptions early by Ben Jones and Tom Hughes allowed us to get control of the game and get out to an early lead. We were able to move the ball throughout the game, but struggled on the defensive side especially... (Dallas County News, IA)
Build thee more stately mansions Oct 26, 2008
Joseph Cemetery, a stone mausoleum built in 1908 for William Smith of Marshalltown and members of his family resembles a little house, with double metal doors, columns etched on either side of the doors and evergreen trees flanking the front. See photo, Page A1. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Griswold News Oct 25, 2008
Randall and Phyllis Baier attended the United Methodist Womens Mission Education event helod over the weekend at Marshalltown. The session began Friday eveing at 6 p.m. Randall and Phyllis chose to take the Palestine/Isreal study. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
For the record, Wednesday’s games are not state playoffs Oct 25, 2008
Heck, my hometown team, Fort Dodge, is 3-5 but still has a postseason shot with a win against Marshalltown tonight. To put them in the recordbook ahead of 7-2 teams, and even one 8-1 team that didn t make the playoffs under past rules, would seem unfair to the guys who played on those squads. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 (70) Oct 24, 2008
WATERLOO Robert Sam Conklin, 73, of Marshalltown, died Monday, Oct. 20; services 11 a.m. Friday at Pursel-Davis Funeral Home Chapel, Marshalltown, (641) 753-5511, with burial in Iowa Veteran s Home Cemetery, Marshalltown; visitation for an hour before services; a sister, Violet Chidester of Waterloo, is a local survivor. WATERLOO Leonard G. Waterman, 81, of Waterloo, formerly of Oelwein, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Covenant Medical Center; services pending with Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Airport board selects engineering consultant Oct 24, 2008
Earth Tech and Clapsaddle Garber of Marshalltown both vied for the contract. "The board felt both firms were very good and both were well qualified," said Bradley Hagen, director of aviation. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Little Cyclones want another home game Oct 24, 2008
Two weeks ago at Marshalltown, the defense got a goal line stand in the second overtime to set up the offense to score the winning touchdown. Last week, the offense put together a drive to run out the last five minutes after Council Bluffs Jefferson scored to get within three points. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Stimulus and refund checks waiting for taxpayers Oct 24, 2008
Anjab, Leilani N Marshalltown. Barker, Byron L Marshalltown ... Brewer, Matthew S Marshalltown. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
MEINHARDT L. HASSTEDT Oct 23, 2008
Survivors include his wife Colleen of Ogden; four daughters, Julee (Charles) Swanson of Marshalltown, Gail Yocum of Stuart; Jane (Jon) Awtry of Harlan, and Sheila (Mitch) Dunn of Clive; one brother, Myron (Janet) Hasstedt; and seven grandchildren, Kelly, James (Katie), Grayson, Ashley, Ellen, Caroline and William. He was preceded in death by his parents. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Community in shock over murders (8899) Oct 23, 2008
She now works in human resources for the Marshalltown School District ... A memorial fund for Mercer has been established with F & M Bank in Gladbrook, Tama and Marshalltown. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Ethanol 'blender pumps' installed in Gilbert Oct 22, 2008
By Ronnie Miller/The Tribune Matt Freese, a technician with Mid Iowa Petroleum Services, Inc., in Marshalltown, works at the new Cenex Gas Station on U.S. Highway 69 east of Gilbert on Thursday. The station features a "blender pump" that allows the user to determine the percentage of ethanol-to-gas going into the tank. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Elgin trucker hurt in accident Oct 21, 2008
MARSHALLTOWN An Elgin trucker was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Marshall County Monday afternoon ... Reierson was transported to Marshalltown Hospital for his injuries. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Latham, Greenwald to square off in 4th District Oct 21, 2008
She added Latham has been relatively silent on raids in Marshalltown and Postville even though both are in the 4th District. Greenwald said she favors an immigration policy that "provides a path to a clear, legal status" --- which Latham described as just another name for amnesty. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 (36) Oct 21, 2008
GLADBROOK Bryce L. Mercer, 24, of Des Moines, formerly of rural Gladbrook, died Friday, Oct. 17, near Highways 14 and 96 north of Marshalltown, victim of an apparent homicide; services pending with Overton Funeral Home, Traer, (319) 478-2775. GREENE Dorothy L. Fischer, 89, of Greene, died Saturday, Oct. 18, at Grinnell Regional Medical Center; services 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, both in Greene; visitation 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Reid s... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
5 cities to host sendoff ceremonies for Iowa soldiers Oct 21, 2008
Sendoff ceremonies are Oct. 30 in Aubudon, Iowa City, Mason City, Perry and Marshalltown. Read Comments > | Share This Story. (Sioux City Journal)
Authorities say suspect charged in double homicide Oct 19, 2008
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa - Authorities have released the names of two people in their 20s who were fatally shot in Marshall County and the name of a suspect in custody. Jessica D. Deemer of Waukee and Bryce L. Mercer of West Des Moines were found shot to death near a ditch on Highway 14 on Friday afternoon. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Warriors fall to Tigers Oct 18, 2008
The Warriors next face Marshalltown at home Friday, Oct. 17, before ending their regular season at home against Mason City Friday, Oct. 24 ... "One is we have to avoid a letdown from an emotional game last week. The other thing will be preparing for a team that plays a much different style of play than we normally see. Marshalltown will throw it all over the place and we'll have to find a way to slow down their passing attack to be successful.". (Dallas County News, IA)
Jeff Stell: Looking into my postseason crystal ball Oct 17, 2008
Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson at Ames The Little Cyclones (4-3) secured a critical victory last week, winning in double overtime at Marshalltown. They are seventh in the race for the 16 Class 4A berths given to the western side of the state, with the top eight seeds getting a home game in the substate round. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Cardinals make it a clean sweep at NIC cross country meet Oct 17, 2008
Schutt said Kruckenberg plans on running at next Thursday s Class 1A district meet at Marshalltown. It s the end of her career if she doesn t run, the coach said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Prep roundup: Ames High swimmers dominates Marshalltown Oct 16, 2008
Ames High 117, Marshalltown 69 200 medley relay - 1. Ames (Maddie Bro, Abby Rewoldt, Charlotte Quant, Lauren Bonett), 1:59. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Peard set to begin Leadership Iowa training this week Oct 16, 2008
In the coming months, Peard will travel to Marshalltown, Carroll, Mason City, Keokuk and Okoboji. Mid-Iowa Newspapers 2008. (Dallas County News, IA)
Frightfully good fun awaits North Iowans Oct 16, 2008
Marshalltown: Jaycees Haunted Forest. The third annual Marshalltown Jaycees Haunted Forest is being held at the Marshall County Izaak Walton League ... It is located at 2601 Smith Ave., two miles south of Marshalltown off South 12th Avenue/Governor Road south of Highway 30. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
NIACC soccer team has international flavor Oct 14, 2008
Regan said Marshalltown Community College has several international players as does Iowa Central. Cook, the Trojans goalkeeper, said the transition from Alton, England, to Mason City has went well. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
East girls get season bests at Johnston Oct 13, 2008
5), Marshalltown (235), Lewis Central (95. 5), Southeast Polk (66), Grinnell (23), East (12) and Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln (4). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 (37) Oct 13, 2008
WATERLOO Lawrence Spencer, 61, of Marshalltown, died Thursday, Oct. 9, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City; memorial services will be later date; no visitation; The Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, (641) 844-1234, is in charge of arrangements; local survivors include brothers, Frank (Colleen) and Marvin (Theresa), both of Waterloo. WATERLOO Elmer G. Leistikow, 92, of Waterloo, died Oct. 5 in Fort Collins, Colo. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
MId-Iowa prep roundup Oct 13, 2008
200 individual medley - 1, Lauren Mason, Marshalltown, 2:18 ... 200 freestyle relay - 1, Marshalltown, 1:42 ... Kyle Anderson tossed three touchdown passes to lead the Ames High sophomore football team past Marshalltown, 37-0, Friday in Marshalltown. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Greenwald, Latham debate economy, Iraq Oct 13, 2008
She said not many people realize that Postville and Marshalltown, sites of two immigration raids, are in his district because Latham has not addressed the matters effectively. Why haven t you done anything on immigration in 14 years. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Little Cyclones thwart rival Bobcats in double OT Oct 11, 2008
Ames Highs Andy Weiss runs past Marshalltowns Kyle Wildman on his way to the end zone with the game-winning5-yard touchdown run in the second overtime of Fridays CIML Iowa Conference game at Leonard Cole Field in Marshalltown ... Marshalltown was able to move the ball, but we tightened up when we had, too ... Ames 0 0 7 0 7 6-20 Marshalltown 0 0 7 0 7 0-14. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
