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Marshalltown, Iowa Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Marshalltown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a free true-crime deep dive at Marshalltown Library Saturday?
  • Marshalltown community shaken after teen charged in infant’s death
  • Former pharmacist’s lawsuit puts Iowa Veterans Home under scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: Park Apocalypse - Zombie Run 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'The Nastiest Saloon in Iowa': True Crime Authors to Reveal Early 1900s Des Moines Underbelly at Marshalltown (radioonthego.com) — Marshalltown readers can hear true crime authors David and Rose Donavan discuss their new book about Des Moines’ early-1900s red-light district at the Marshalltown Library this Saturday at 2 p.m. The free program offers a deep dive into Iowa’s darker history, and attendees can ask questions and purchase copies of the book on-site.
   

2. Marshalltown Teen Arrested for Infant Death (1230kfjb.com) — Marshalltown police have arrested a 19-year-old local resident in connection with an infant’s death first reported at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown ER on August 29. After a month-long investigation with state and county agencies, the suspect now faces charges including first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death, as authorities continue their work on the case.
   

3. Iowa Veterans Home sued for alleged workplace discrimination (sun-courier.com) — Marshalltown’s Iowa Veterans Home is facing a federal lawsuit from a former pharmacist who claims she was fired after requesting schedule changes tied to health conditions. The suit alleges discrimination, retaliation, and defamation, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. State officials have not yet responded in court, and no trial date has been set.
   

4. One brick at a time (timesrepublican.com) — A major bricklaying competition brought hundreds of visitors, students, and industry pros to MARSHALLTOWN Co., marking the first time the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 regional was held in Marshalltown. Organizers hope to grow it into a signature annual draw, boosting local tourism, showcasing skilled trades to area students, and potentially sending a Marshalltown-connected competitor to the world championship in Las Vegas.
   

5. West Marshall moves game to Franklin Field (timesrepublican.com) — Friday night football will be a little busier in Marshalltown as West Marshall moves its home game against Panorama to Franklin Field because of unsafe conditions in State Center. While Marshalltown High plays Waukee at Leonard Cole Field, visiting fans will share local facilities, highlighting how the renovated Franklin Field is becoming a regional hub for high school sports.
   

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Other local events
    Monday October 5
  • Volleyball: Pella Freshman Quad (JV2A)
    Marshalltown Comm School District Pella High School Main Gym
    5:30 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • Park Apocalypse - Zombie Run 2026 →
    Grimes Farm and Conservation Center, 2349 233rd Street, Marshalltown
    6:00 pm
    • Friday October 16
  • Waterloo West at Marshalltown →
    Marshalltown, 1602 S 2Nd Ave, Marshalltown
    7:30 pm

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Ok Marshalltown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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