Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins will be holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday morning at the Blue Rapids Community Center from 9:30 to 10:30 am as part of her Congress to Kansas tour. Jenkins represents the Second Congressional District, which includes part of Marshall County, after re-apportionment last year. The event is open to the public. Read More »
City Council Positions up for election in the city and school election for this year include, in Marysville, Mayor, Treasurer, and 4 council members. Bill Phillipi is the current mayor, Ken Kickhaefer is Treasurer and Council members are Bud Schuette in Ward 1, Bob Shipman in Ward 2, Charlie Schwindamann in Ward 3, and Liz Doll in Ward 4. Axtell ... Read More »
The recent school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut have called for a plan of action locally. Now, along with tornado and fire drills, the Marshall County schools have called for set intruder drills. Plans have already been set in the Marysville Public Schools and practice runs have been placed in their schedules. Police Chief Todd Ackerman said that he would be ... Read More »
The 2012 Wheat harvest was a successful one for most Marshall County producers, as it was slightly above average, despite the dry conditions. 2.3 million bushels of wheat was produced and average 45 bushels per acre. Timely rains and the early harvest helped the wheat and avoided any heat problems. Wheat harvest had it’s earliest start ever, beginning in late ... Read More »
The 2013 Leadership Marshall County Trailblazer class members are looking for a way to give back to their communities through a service project to be completed in early spring 2013. The group hopes to assist with one or several projects within Marshall County that would sustain, enhance or improve the quality of life, the safety of local residents or the ... Read More »
There will be three opportunities to give blood next week in Marshall County. On Monday, November 26th you can give blood from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Marysville. On Tuesday, November 27th you can give blood from noon to 6 p.m. at Valley Heights High School, and on Wednesday, November 28th from noon to 6 ... Read More »
When retired elementary school teacher Judy Nagely returned from a trip to Kansas City, she brought back the name of a children’s author and illustrator that she thought should come to Marshall County – Jenny Whitehead. “Judy heard Jenny Whitehead speak at a conference, and she was impressed with her presentation,” explained Wayne Kruse, the arts cooperative’s executive director. “She ... Read More »
The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is recruiting volunteers to ring bells. Last year, $11,000 was raised, an all time high for Marshall County. If you would like to volunteer to ring the bell at Walmart in Marysville this holiday season, call Dee at the Lincoln Center to sign up for a date and time at 629-8300. All monies collected ... Read More »
PROJECT UPDATE! Weather permitting, by late evening on Wednesday, October 24, the new US-77 Big Blue River Bridge will OPEN to unrestricted traffic in Marshall County. In addition, the reconstructed K-9 and K-77 intersection will reopen to unrestricted traffic. Demolition of the original bridge still needs to be completed along with pavement striping, clean up and finishing work on the ... Read More »
October 22, 2012 The Board of Marshall County Commissioners met in regular adjourned session with Thomas K. Holle Chairman; Charles R. Loiseau and Robert S. Connell members and Sonya L. Stohs, County Clerk present. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. The Board opened the meeting with the flag salute. The minutes and agenda were approved as presented ... Read More »
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