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Running for a Claus

Photo by Dwayne Black Runners take off at the start of the Run for a Claus held at Independence Park Friday evening. Runners ran by the many light displays that are part of the Light Up the Night event being held on weekends until Christmas. Proceeds from the race go to Prairie Home Hospice ...

Round 2 of downtown construction coming in 2026

MARSHALL — A presentation on 2025 construction projects within the city of Marshall drew some questions from local businesspeople this week. Members of the Marshall Downtown Business Association wanted to know more about what was in store for the second half of planned reconstruction on ...

MPS District presents fiscal year 2025 annual audit

MARSHALL — The Marshall Public School District presented its annual audit report for the fiscal year-end June 30, discussing district highlights, looking into the future, and a breakdown of expenditures and revenues by source. Tamara Deutz with Hoffman & Brobst PLLP presented the ...

Uncertain future for construction debris landfill site

MARSHALL — Proposed new state rules could affect the future of Lyon County’s landfill for construction debris, County Commissioners learned this week. But for now, commissioners are opting to wait and see how the rule making process goes before taking further action. At this week’s ...

Snuggling with Santa

MARSHALL — Taking pictures with Santa can sometimes be a little chaotic — especially when you’re trying to get a puppy to pose for the photo. “It can be hard to get them to look at us,” said photographer Katelyn Croat. Croat and her coworkers came prepared to get their ...

CodeRED emergency alerts suspended after cyberattack

MARSHALL — A service used to send emergency alerts to Lyon County residents’ phones has been discontinued after a cyberattack last month. Sheriff Eric Wallen said weather warning alerts from the CodeRED platform will no longer be available. Wallen said Onsolve, the provider of the ...