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The ‘missing middle’

MARSHALL — There’s a need for more housing in Marshall, whether that’s single family homes, rentals or senior apartments, a 2021 housing study said. But while there have been some new housing development projects in Marshall in recent years, there are still challenges to meeting the ...

‘Nobody walks alone’

MARSHALL — Dementia is a condition with a big impact. “Everyone has been affected in some way,” said Jane Nelson Como, coordinator of the Marshall Area Dementia Awareness Network (MADAN). Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops dementia, she said. That means many area residents ...

Pets entertain family and friends at Hill Street Place

Photo by Dwayne Black Plenty of friends showed up at the Family and Friends of Hill Street Place event on Thursday, including pets and farm animals brought in by 4-H members. Pictured is Donna Schroeder petting a goat, while Lee Snyder and Pauline Kallevig look on.

Caboose fire put out at Wheels Museum

TRACY — A fire damaged part of a railroad caboose on display at the Wheels Across the Prairie Museum in Tracy on Thursday afternoon. While there were no injuries in the fire, museum volunteers said firefighters did have to cut into part of the ceiling and wall of the caboose while putting ...

‘Something for everybody’

TYLER — It started as an attempt to restore a downtown building in Tyler, Barb Powell said. But over the past several months, the Corner Marketplace has grown into a place where shoppers can find a little bit of everything, and area vendors can find customers. “It’s a good thing for ...

Championship greeting

Photo by Jake McNeill Marshall’s Taleigha Bigler (facing away from camera) is greeted by teammates Katelyn Leibfried (left) and Kaitlyn Soupir after winning the girls 4x800-meter relay, along with Peyton Boeck, at the Class AA state track and field championship on Thursday at St. ...