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The Central Iowan It's about the happenings here and there in Marshall County, Iowa and beyond. Yes, we're more than corn. Hash: Period. Lawson.

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10/09/2025

CADE routinely monitors over 45 diseases as well as unusual occurrences of disease (outbreaks).

10/09/2025
10/09/2025

Winds will turn breezy today out of the south, with gusts up to 20-30 mph, isolated to 35 mph over northwest Iowa. Isolated elevated fire weather conditions are possible northwest as a result of these winds and lower humidity values. Clouds increase this evening, with scattered showers and the possibility of some non-severe storms late tonight through Friday morning. Conditions dry out for the rest of the day, and remain dry into the weekend.

10/09/2025

Another cool night is expected with overnight lows ranging from the 30s east to the 40s west. Thursday will have highs back in the upper 60s to low 70s. Scattered showers and non severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night followed by a mild and dry end of the week and weekend.

10/07/2025

🚨Community Alert – Asphalt Scams🚨
⚠️PLEASE SHARE⚠️

In the past 48 hours, we have responded to two incidents in Tama County involving asphalt crews that appear to be scams. In one case, a homeowner was injured after confronting the individuals, who then fled the scene.

We respect the many legitimate asphalt companies that serve our area. This message is not about them. It is about protecting residents from individuals who mislead, overcharge, or cause harm.

If someone offers you asphalt work, call the Sheriff’s Office before agreeing to anything. If you have already been approached, let us know. Please share this post so others in our community are aware.

The faster this information spreads, the less chance these crews have to take advantage of anyone else. The sooner we can identify who is legitimate and who is not the clearer it will be which businesses are doing honest work.

10/07/2025
10/04/2025

✨ Tonight’s the night!

Join us for the season opener Meditations and Celebrations, featuring Acacia Scott, harp, and a thrilling program of music from Coleridge-Taylor to Rossini.

📅 Sat, Oct 4 | 7:30 PM
💬 Concert Conversations at 6:45 PM
📍 Ames City Auditorium

🎟 Tickets are available at Gilger Designs (236 Main St, Ames), at the door (Ames City Auditorium tonight), or online → https://centraliowasymphony.thundertix.com/

SPSDMX from 10/4/2025 2:58 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for Marshall County, IA, Tama County, IA: Elevated Fire Danger T...
10/04/2025

SPSDMX from 10/4/2025 2:58 AM to 7:00 PM CDT for Marshall County, IA, Tama County, IA: Elevated Fire Danger T...

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