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🌱 Will Marshalltown’s acclaimed MPACT program survive its looming funding cliff?
Spotted on the Marshalltown calendar: Thursday Tech Help
Good morning Marshalltown! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Marshalltown's acclaimed MPACT program survive its looming funding cliff?
- How you can get tickets for Marshalltown's playhouse reopening night
- Want easier, colorful landscaping? Hear ISU's grass expert in Marshalltown
Also on today's calendar: Waukee at Marshalltown and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Council hears MPACT update as funding cutoff looms (timesrepublican.com) — Marshalltown's MPACT co-responder program, which pairs social workers with police and now the sheriff's office, faces a major funding cutoff at the end of 2026 unless new support is found. City and county leaders heard that the program is reducing repeat calls, helping residents with homelessness and mental health, and may need about $250,000 annually to continue. 
2. Curtains up (timesrepublican.com) — Marshalltown residents will soon see the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse reopen, with a special Oct. 30 performance reviving its very first production. After six years of derecho repairs and major accessibility upgrades, the restored venue will again host community theater, recitals, and cultural events, with free tickets available locally on a first-come basis.
3. Ornamental grasses topic at Garden Club (timesrepublican.com) — Marshalltown gardeners can learn how to use ornamental grasses in home landscapes at a free Garden Club program on Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Iowa State University horticulture specialist Aaron Steil will speak at the ISU Extension office on South Second Street, sharing practical tips for low-maintenance, colorful grasses suited to Iowa yards.
4. Attempted murder charges dropped for one, another set for trial in Marshalltown shooting (who13.com) — Marshalltown residents are learning that attempted murder charges were dropped for one suspect while another still faces trial after a September 5 drive-by-style shooting on North 14th Avenue. No one was injured, but detailed felony charges remain against 20-year-old Tyrell Rudolph, with jury trials for both men now scheduled in October and November.
5. Marshalltown man arrested, charged for death of infant (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Marshalltown readers should know that a 19-year-old local man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death after his infant died following being left alone, according to police and court filings. He also faces a domestic assault charge involving his pregnant girlfriend and is currently held in the Marshall County Jail without bond.
📸 Around Marshalltown
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marshalltown
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★ Featured events ★
- Thursday Tech Help →
Marshalltown Public Library, 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown
2:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Early Dismissal- NO PM Preschool/Salida anticipada - No hay clases
Marshalltown Comm School District Marshalltown, IA 50158
8:00 am - 2026 Fall Youth Cheer Clinic
Marshalltown Comm School District Marshalltown High School Marshalltown Roundhouse
5:00 pm - Waukee at Marshalltown →
Marshalltown High School, 1602 S 2Nd Ave, Marshalltown
7:00 pm - Football: Waukee vs Marshalltown (Varsity)
Marshalltown Comm School District Marshalltown High School
7:00 pm - Volleyball: Nevada JV2 Tournament (JV2A)
Marshalltown Comm School District Nevada Middle School, Nevada High School
8:30 am - Volleyball: Pella Freshman Quad (JV2A)
Marshalltown Comm School District Pella High School Main Gym
5:30 pm - Park Apocalypse - Zombie Run 2026 →
Grimes Farm and Conservation Center, 2349 233rd Street, Marshalltown
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
📣 Marshalltown Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Fall Youth Cheer Clinic
Marshalltown High School Marshalltown Roundhouse
5:00 pm - Football: Waukee vs Marshalltown (Varsity)
Marshalltown High School
7:00 pm - Iowa Works Career Services →
Marshalltown Public Library, 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown
9:00 am - Pokémon Club →
Marshalltown Public Library, 105 W Boone St, Marshalltown
4:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Emerson posted a job opening for White Room Assembly Team (2nd Shift) in Marshalltown. Apply here.
- SBH Health System posted a job opening for Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 01617 in Marshalltown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marshalltown here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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