Trump addresses cost of gas and diesel
News Desk SIOUX CITY – President Donald Trump addressed the cost of gas and diesel ahead of the Nov. 3 election. “I was in Iowa making a speech… and I looked over…
What’s on the Ballot? Iowa’s future
This November, Iowans will consider the future of income tax in the state. Amendment One to the Iowa Constitution will be on the Nov. 3 ballot. It would make it…
Chris Jones calls for a new future for Iowa agriculture
AMES – Democratic Iowa Secretary of Agriculture candidate Chris Jones is rethinking Iowa’s current agricultural system to reduce nutrient pollution in waterways. “We really have not made much progress, really,…
Step into dance: A personal account of Argentine tango
Iowa State students and Ames community members can enjoy Argentine Tango Drop-in Lessons at the Memorial Union every Sunday. For ISU students, lessons are $45 for 5 sessions. For non-ISU…
High gas prices affect students, commuters
With gas prices rising to $4.07 a gallon in Iowa, students are finding alternative ways to travel. The majority of students drive a car that has a fuel tank capacity…
New Poll Finds 7 in 10 Iowa Voters Support Sales Tax Increase to Protect Water Quality and Land
Water quality now a top-three issue for Iowa voters DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A vast majority of Iowa voters continue to support funding the state’s Natural…
Southern comfort
TAMA — A passion for cooking and food runs deep in John Corathers’ blood: the Florida native grew up in a family full of chefs and restaurateurs, and they all…
P&Z Commission sends final data center recommendations on to city council
Less than a week after meeting for nearly two hours to discuss recommendations for the city council on data center regulations, the Marshalltown Planning and Zoning Commission reconvened on Wednesday…
Meet the candidates 2026: Marshall County Board of Supervisors four-year term pt. 3
With early voting already underway and Election Day approaching, Marshall County voters are deciding on all three of the seats on the Board of Supervisors. In the race to serve…
Haunt the Block 2026
Candy, popcorn, prizes, sales and specials are what attendees could expect to find as they strolled Main Street, taking in Halloween decorations and spooky displays. The Marshalltown Central Business District…
Former MCSD secretary, girls soccer coach gets suspended prison sentence
A former Marshalltown High School (MHS) secretary who also previously served as the head girls soccer coach received a suspended prison sentence at a hearing held last Friday, according to…
Iowa Department of Education awards nine Iowa charter schools more than $8.5 million in state start-up, expansion grants
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced that nine Iowa charter schools have been awarded over $8.5 million in grant funding through the Iowa Charter School Program…
Trump administration announces $1.34B investment in domestic fertilizer production
Vice President J.D. Vance and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced eight fertilizer manufacturing projects that will receive funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Fertilizer Investment…
Judi Dench shares update on eye condition, says she ‘can’t do a film anymore’
Dame Judi Dench introduces a screening of ‘Iris’ at BFI Southbank on December 08, 2024 in London, England. (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for BFI) Veteran actress Dame Judi Dench says…
U.S. Export Sales Report (10-22-26)
A mixed export sales report continued the recent trends we have seen for corn and soybean demand. Allendale commodity broker Teddy Tarvis said the corn sales were disappointing again. https://d30hko96l9xirl.cloudfront.net/Iowamediafolder/2026/10/1022-teddy-1.mp3…