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Road Closure

The intersection of South 1st Avenue and East Main St. will be closed beginning on Thursday April 22 at 7 am until Thursday April 29th at 5 pm.  Henkel Construction is working on the water service.  

Officer Promotions

Due to retirements in 2021, Marshalltown Fire Department will experience several personnel changes and promotions. In February, Lieutenant Nathan White was promoted to the rank of Captain and Firefighter Curtis Raue was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant....

Yard Parking Reminders

As the weather turns from winter into spring, the Marshalltown Police Department would like to remind residents of the city code prohibiting parking in your yard.

City code 72.040 states, “It shall be unlawful for any person, corporation or legal...

Amazon Account Telephone Fraud Scheme

A new SCAM variation has appeared locally regarding Amazon.com. The scam works like this: a perpetrator(s), claiming to be an Amazon representative(s), call unsuspecting individuals over the phone and claim that the individual has made a purchase on their...

Road Closure

The intersection of Columbus Drive and 4th St will also be closed starting April 12th for 3-4 weeks.  Any questions please contact:

Zach Maxfield  |  Distribution ManagerMarshalltown Water Works &nb...

Road Closure

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4th  Street from Ingledue to Columbus will be closed for 3-4 weeks to work on storm sewers.  The work will begin on April 12th. If there are questions please contact :

Alex Weber

&...

Proclamation - UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown COVID-19 Commemoration Day

Proclamation - Week of the Young Child

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month.  Now is a good time to focus public attention on the epidemic of sexual violence that plagues our communities.  The natural inclination for most of us is to say these problems occur somewhere else...

POLICE MAKE ARREST IN MITCHELL FAMILY FUNERAL HOME BURGLARY

On March 6, 2021, at 9:14 am, Mitchell Family Funeral Home reported a burglary and theft which occurred sometime in the early morning hours of March 6, 2021.  Using evidence from the scene of the burglary, video surveillance from the funeral home...

Social Security Scams

Not again?

The social security scam is making the rounds in our community. If you receive a call about your social security number being suspended, or the caller tells you there is a problem with your number, just hang up the phone. Do not press one. Do no...

Marshalltown PD Recognizes Staff

This morning, Chief Tupper recognized these fine officers with one of the department's highest honors, the Lifesaving Award. This award is presented for exemplary service, courageous action, and a commitment to the sanctity of human life.On May 7, 2020, t...

Marshalltown PD - Burglary Arrest Announcement

On March 11, 2021 at about 3:15 am, a Marshalltown Police Officer was checking businesses on E. Southridge when he interrupted a burglary in progress. After a short foot pursuit, the suspect was captured and taken into custody.  

Upon investigatio...

Compost opening

The Compost facility will be opening for the season this Sunday, March 14th at noon.  It will have the same hours and prices as last year, until further notice.  Absolutely no disposable bags are allow...

Marshalltown PD - Burglary Arrest Announcement

A burglary and theft report was filed with the Marshalltown Police Department on February 21, 2021. A combined investigative effort between the victim(s) of those crimes and the Marshalltown Police Department culminated with a search warrant being execute...

Marshalltown PD Seeking Public Assistance - Theft Investigation

The Marshalltown PD is seeking to identify this female and vehicle responsible for the theft of packages.  The vehicle is described as possibly a Nissan Altima or Maxima and the female a white female in her 20's with brown hair.  Please ...

Marshalltown Fire Responds to 108 N 11th St

For Immediate Release: 02/28/21 

On February 28, 2021, at 3:31 am, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to 108 N. 11^th Street on a reported house fire. The fire was called i...

Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Residential Fires

PRESS RELEASE: 02/15/21

At 10:02 A.M. the Marshalltown Fire Department responded to a residential fire reported at 704 Union Street in Marshalltown. Upon arrival, fire department personnel found a small single-family house with light smoke issuing from the...

Lewis Murder Investigation – UPDATE - Arrest Announcement

Today, the Marshalltown Police Department, and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, filed criminal charges in connection with a March 25, 2020 shooting incident that seriously injured a 27-year-old Marshalltown man and killed Johnqwez Deanthony Le...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY

The PDF of this document can be viewed here: https://www.marshalltown-ia.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5827/02-01-2021_2021-022_Maximum-property-tax-for-specific-levies-publication.

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Proclamation - City of Marshalltown Public Mask Mandate Extended

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Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Fire 600 Blk W Main St

PRESS RELEASE: 12/26/20

At approximately 2 P.M. on December 25, 2020, the Marshalltown Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of West Main Street for a structure fire. The fire was reported by a passerby. Upon the arrival of fire department person...

Fall Open Burning Period is Over

News Release 11/30/20 

For Immediate Release

In July 2019, the Marshalltown City Council adopted a new ordinance regulating open burning. As such, November 30, 2020, at 7:00 pm marks the last day for the fall open burning period. Open burning for t...

Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Second Fire at 719 N 4th Ave

NEWS RELEASE: 11/23/20

For Immediate Release

On November 23, 2020, at 12:02 am, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to 719 N. 4^th Ave on a reported trailer fire. On arrival, fire cre...

Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Fire at 719 N 4th Ave

NEWS RELEASE: 11/22/20

For Immediate Release 

On November 22, 2020, at 5:02 am, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to 719 N. 4^th Ave on a reported house fire. On arrival, s...

MARSHALLTOWN FIRE DEPT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 2000 E NEVADA ST

PRESS RELEASE: 11/19/20

At 1119 hours on Thursday, November 19, 2020, The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to 2000 East Nevada Street for an unknown fire situation. Upon arrival, a large, well-involved fire is found in the middle of an approximately ...

Proclamation - Lung Cancer Awareness Month

City of Marshalltown Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Mayor Greer presented Finance Director Diana Steiner with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its CAFR for fiscal year ending 2019 at the City Council meeting on October 26, 2020.  "I would like to take t...

Proclamation - National Arts & Humanities Month

Proclamation - Clean Energy Week

How to Appeal a FEMA Decision

FEMA News Release 09/15/20

How to Appeal a FEMA Decision                                     &...

Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month

The City of Marshalltown is proud to celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, 2020.  Community members and business owners participated in a round table discussion on September 14th on ways the City can support the...

MPD Officer Involved - Shooting Investigation

MEDIA RELEASE: 05/13/20

RELEASED BY: Chief Michael Tupper

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER INVOLVED - SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 200 block of North 5...