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07/28/2025

Iowa State Fair - Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer

Iowa State Fair – Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer

07/28/2025

Iowa State Fair Chief Marketing Officer, Mindy Williamson

07/28/2025

On This Day...
Milk Chocolate Day
1586 The potato is introduced to England by Sir Thomas Harriot
1868 The 14th amendment is certified in the US Constitution which grants African Americans citizenship and guaranteeing due process of law
1900 Louis Lassing invents the Hamburger
1933 The first singing telegram is delivered (It is not Buddy the Elf)
1954 "On the Waterfront" starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released and wins the Academy Awards Best Picture of 1955
1957 Rock and Roll piano player, Jerry Lee Lewis, makes his first TV appearance on the raucous rendition of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" on the Steve Allen Show
1989 "Turner and H***h" is released in movie theaters
1992 Prince trademarks his symbol, which represents his name
1992 Patty LaBelle walks off stage during a concert in Warwick, Rhodes Island after complaining to the audience about the catering backstage
1995 "Waterworld", "The Net", and "Operation Dumbo Drop" are released in theaters
1998 Monica Lewinsky is given immunity from prosecution in exchange for grand jury testimony in the investigation of her relationship with President Bill Clinton
2000 "The Nutty Professor 2: The Clumps" debuts in movie theaters
2004 Democratic National Convention nominates John Kerry for President
2006 Mel Gibson launched an anti-Semitic tirade as he was arrested in Malibu for driving drunk
2007 The Plain White T's have #1 hit with "Hey There Delilah"
2021 Dusty Hill, the bass player of ZZ Top, dies at 72

07/28/2025

Marshalltown Police Chief Chris Jones discusses "National Night Out"

Marshalltown Police Department

Marshalltown Police Chief Chris Jones discusses “National Night Out”

07/28/2025

Download the Iowa State Fair App to Vote on Best Food and Drink

70% of Iowans who attend the Iowa State Fair are there to try some delicious food. This year the Iowa State Fair will have around 67 new foods for people to try, which is just over 6

07/28/2025

NASCAR at the Iowa Speedway THIS Weekend

This Sunday NASCAR is back at the Iowa Speedway with the Iowa Corn 350, and things will kickoff that day with a concert on the track in the fan walk area. That is President of the Iowa

07/28/2025

Marshalltown Central Business District Enrolls in Grow with Google

The Marshalltown Central Business District is here to help and support downtown businesses. Recently, the Marshalltown Central Business District has enrolled in “Grow with Google” program which is free because they are a non-profit. That is Executive

07/28/2025

Mike Donahey w/ Historical Society of Marshall County details upcoming program on Billy Sunday

Mike Donahey w/Marshall Co. Historical Society details upcoming program on Billy Sunday

07/28/2025

Iowa Speedway - Eric Peterson, President

Iowa Speedway – Eric Peterson, President

07/26/2025

Broadcasting at Ridiculous Days at Cartwright Farmers Market. Come see me!

Marshalltown Central Business District | Cartwright Market | Karl of Marshalltown | Adventureland Park

07/26/2025

Marshalltown 6th Street trail head bridge update

City of Marshalltown - Local Government

Marshalltown Public Works Director Heather Thomas recently spoke with us regarding the 6th street trail head bridge and the progress that has been made. She says that it will not be open to the public for a

07/26/2025

Bee Ridiculous Day in Marshalltown is TODAY

Marshalltown Central Business District | Cartwright Market

Bee Ridiculous Days 2025 is today from 9am until 2pm and our very own Kyle Martin will be broadcasting live from 10am until noon. Be sure to stop by and say hello to him as well as