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Spot Road Closure – N Center Street near Iowa River (8:30 AM on Tuesday 11/28/23)

There will be a short-duration Road Closure on N Center Street near the Iowa River beginning at 8:30 AM on Tuesday 11/28/23, lasting a few hours. Advance notification signage will be placed at the intersections of Sand Road & N Center St in addition t...

MPD Utilizing New Technology to Assist with Language Interpretation

The Marshalltown Police Department is currently experimenting with a new device that will aid our staff in improving our overall communication with those who speak a variety of different languages. The department has purchased an Instant Language Assistan...

K9 Timber Returns from Training

The Marshalltown Police Department is proud to announce the successful completion of the 12-week Basic K9 School by Officer Ross Wolken and K9 partner, Timber.  The pair hit the streets today for the first time.  

The program included obe...

Compost Season Ends Sunday, November 26th, 2023

The last day of the 2023 season for Marshalltown's compost facility will be Sunday, November 26th, 2023.  

Our hours of operation for the remainder of this 2023 season are:

Fridays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sundays: No...

City of Marshalltown Seeking Applicants for Park & Recreation Advisory Committee

The City of Marshalltown is seeking applicants for an opening on the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee for a two-year term beginning 1/1/24.   

The Park and Recreation Advisory Committee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4:...

Proclamation - Small Business Saturday 11/25

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MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES FATALITY MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - UPDATE

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 12:17pm, public safety personnel responded to the 100 block of Iowa Avenue West after receiving a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision at this location. An adult-male who was involved in this collision has died. This i...

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES FATALITY MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 12:17pm, public safety personnel responded to the 100 block of Iowa Avenue West after receiving a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision at this location. An adult-male who was involved in this collision has died. The na...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE

On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2:55pm, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Daniel Morales, age 20, of Marshalltown for Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Mr. Morales was booked into the Marshall County Jail and is currently being held. This arre...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at 6:56am, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to 911 North Center Street after receiving a burglary in progress complaint. Upon arrival, officers discovered a burglar still on scene. The burglar was in possession of ...

Winter Weather Reminders

As the winter season approaches, I continue to be thankful for the wonderful fall weather we have enjoyed.   However, like it or not, winter weather will soon be upon us.  That means winter weather driving conditions.  The Weath...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT OF A POLICE OFFICER FOLLOWING A PURSUIT

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:43pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the Unity Point Hospital located at 55 Unity Point Way after receiving a report about an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and assaulting someone in the emergen...

City of Marshalltown Seeking Applicants for the Board of Adjustment

The City of Marshalltown is seeking volunteer applicants for one opening on the Board of Adjustment.

The Board of Adjustment meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 10 W State St, Marshalltown.  This com...

Proclamation - Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week

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Online Sales Transaction Safety Reminders - Holiday Shopping Season

The Marshalltown Police Department frequently receives complaints or concerns regarding Internet fraud schemes. In an effort to protect community members from these types of crimes, the Marshalltown Police Department (located at 909 South 2^nd Street) has ...

Marshalltown Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse

On Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2:21pm, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Serafin Gonzalez-Espinoza, age 23, of Marshalltown. Mr. Gonzalez-Espinoza has been charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Mr. Gonzalez-Espinoza was booked into th...

Juvenile Taken into Custody During Burglary Investigation

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 12:30pm, a twelve-year-old male of Marshalltown was taken into custody in connection with multiple vehicle burglary incidents that occurred on or about October 19. This juvenile has been accused of two counts of vehicle b...

MARSHALLTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON ROBBERY CHARGES

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 8:37am, Natasha Lee Cain, age 34, of Marshalltown was arrested in connection with an investigation that began on August 18, 2023.

On August 18, law enforcement officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of North 2...

What to Expect on a Traffic Stop

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Man Arrested for Assault and Weapon Offenses

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 12:44am, the Marshalltown Police Department received a report about an altercation that took place outside of the Center Street Station bar located at 19 North Center Street. This altercation reportedly involved a man being...

Marshalltown Man Arrested During Search Warrant Service

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 4:43pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to 10 North 5^th Street after receiving a 911 call from this location requesting assistance for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers learned that a wanted fugitive...

Don't Be A Victim of Vehicle Burglary

Don't leave anything on display in your car. Even an old coat on the back seat is a temptation for someone to “smash and grab.” Thieves steal first and think about value later. Thieves will smash a car window just to look inside a bag or box to see if it ...

City of Marshalltown Awarded $4,326,330 HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant & $700,000 Healthy Homes

We are so excited to announce that we have received word from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that we are awarded another four years of the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Grant for a 7th grant to protect children and families from le...

Marshalltown Police Department 2022 Annual Report

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Automatic Traffic Enforcement Program Goes Live on May 23

On May 23, 2023, the City of Marshalltown will begin an Automated Traffic Enforcement program by initiating a 30-day warning period to reduce excessive speeding at (2) fixed Marshalltown locations. One fixed location will be on Lincoln Way near the inters...

Wood Chips Available @ Compost Facility

Wood chips (unprocessed mulch) is available at no cost on a first come, first serve basis at the Marshalltown Compost Facility during normal hours of operation:

 Monday-Thursday: Closed Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 a...

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Marshalltown Police Department Announces K9 Fundraising Effort

The Marshalltown Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in replacing one of their most powerful crime fighting tools. Our K9 Unit assists with everything from finding drugs to finding felons. The department is currently faced with having...