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Marshalltown's Thomas: 'We are recommending a reduction' of speed limit on Lincoln Way

By East Central Iowa News Report | Apr 9, 2023

Drivers will soon have to pump their brakes and slow down in Marshalltown after City Council members approved a proposal to reduce speed limits.

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Newton PD's Burdess on stricter regulations for problem pets: 'Some insurance companies realistically don't want to insure a vicious dog'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Mar 12, 2023

Newton pet owners will have to shoulder more responsibility—financial and otherwise—as the City looks to reduce the number of problem pets.

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Newton Public Works' Grife on need for additional City staffing: It's an 'all-hands-on-deck kind of a situation'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Mar 12, 2023

The Newton City Council is considering changes to the City staff structure, adding a few positions in the hope of easing work loads for some employees and streamlining efficiency.

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Newton police chief briefs City Council: 'We are exploring other technological advances to reduce crime in the community'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Mar 12, 2023

Newton Police Chief Robert Burdess recently took some time to address the City Council on how technology has changed policing.

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Oskaloosa City Council approves Clow Valve expansion project request for tax exemption program

By East Central Iowa News Report | Mar 10, 2023

During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Oskaloosa City Council heard a request from Clow Valve for a tax exemption program for a large planned expansion.

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Marshalltown's Public Works director provides updates, options to City Council on Center Street Viaduct project

By East Central Iowa News Report | Feb 5, 2023

During their Jan. 23 meeting, the Marshalltown City Council discussed the future of their Center Street Viaduct project.

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Marshalltown City Council adjusts composting facility hours to ease financial woes

By East Central Iowa News Report | Feb 5, 2023

During a Jan. 23 meeting, the City Council of Marshalltown discussed their composting facility, which is open from April through November each year.

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City councilmember on rental house inspections: 'Newton is required by law to conduct those based on the size of our community'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Jan 18, 2023

The Newton City Council recently held a discussion on inspecting rental houses in the community.

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Marshalltown Parks & Rec: 'We have a lot of new, fresh staff who are excited about taking on different things'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Jan 10, 2023

Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Director Geoff Hubbard presented an update and guidance on the city's parks during a recent City Council Meeting.

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Marshalltown marks achievements of police department during meeting: 'I'm very proud of the work that he puts in on a daily basis'

By East Central Iowa News Report | Jan 5, 2023

Marshalltown City Council recognized Police Officer Nick Svoboda for five years of service with the department as K9 handler.