Refund of storm sewer sales tax

Effective immediately, residential customers will no longer be charged sales tax for the storm sewer portion of their utility bill due to updated information from the Iowa Department of Revenue.  The average residential bill includes storm sewer ...

Enchufe los calentadores de ambiente directamente a los tomacorrientes de pared.

Caliente su casa de una forma segura.

Portable heater tips to help prevent winter fires.

Did you know home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year? Follow these tips to help prevent winter fires and stay safe this winter.

1. Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface. Keep them at least 3 feet from things that c...

Marshalltown Fire Department Responds To House Fire

On October 18, 2020 at 3:30 pm, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to a reported structure fire at 1011 W. Church Street. On arrival MFD personnel found fire on the exterior of th...

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...

Marshalltown Snow Ordinance Reminders

Iowa Utility Disruption Prevention Program Provides Help for Utility Bills

The Iowa Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program provides eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of incom...

Enchufe los calentadores de ambiente directamente a los tomacorrientes de pared.

Caliente su casa de una forma segura.

Pedestrian Safety Month

Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or on a road, everyone is a pedestrian.  In a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is far more likely to be killed or injured.  In 2018 & 2019, 48 Iowans lost their life in a p...

Portable heater tips to help prevent winter fires.

Did you know home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year? Follow these tips to help prevent winter fires and stay safe this winter.

1. Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface. Keep them at least 3 feet from things that c...

Marshalltown Fire Department Responds To House Fire

On October 18, 2020 at 3:30 pm, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to a reported structure fire at 1011 W. Church Street. On arrival MFD personnel found fire on the exterior of th...

Proclamation - National Arts & Humanities Month

Marshalltown PD Takes the I-PLEDGE

The Marshalltown Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Marshalltown underage persons. 

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Di...

Refund of storm sewer sales tax

Effective immediately, residential customers will no longer be charged sales tax for the storm sewer portion of their utility bill due to updated information from the Iowa Department of Revenue.  The average residential bill includes storm sewer ...

FEMA Individual Assistance Deadline Extended to November 2nd

Survivors from the Iowa August 10 derecho have more time to register for Federal assistance. The deadline for survivors has been extended through Monday, November 2.

FEMA has approved more than $8.5 million in Individual Assistance grants for 2,278 househo...

Brush pick up

Just a reminder that if there still is debris on your terrace, please call the public works department at 641-754-5734.  It won't be picked up without the call notifying them.  Also, the compost remains open free of charge for t...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH

October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention month.  Domestic violence is a significant problem facing all communities. Consider for a moment that in Marshalltown the police department investigated 493 domestic violence related calls f...

Marshalltown Police Department - Pink Patch Project

The Marshalltown Police Department, in partnership with, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #2, will be joining law enforcement agencies across Iowa, and the nation, to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The FOP Lodge #2 has ...

Marshalltown PD Seeks Public Assistance - Theft Investigation

The Marshalltown Police Department would like the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding a theft and credit card fraud investigation.   The female seen in the photo may have informatio...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigates Insurance Scam

On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Marshalltown Police Department became aware of a situation in which a representative of an insurance company was making private contact with customers and clients requesting additional deductible payments of $1,000.00. &...

Marshalltown PD Seeking Public Assistance - Theft Investigation

The Marshalltown Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding theft investigations.  The individual was last seen in Marshalltown on September 21, 2020.

If you have inform...

Proclamation - Clean Energy Week

How to Appeal a FEMA Decision

FEMA News Release 09/15/20

How to Appeal a FEMA Decision                                     &...

Latino & Hispanic Heritage Month

The City of Marshalltown is proud to celebrate Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, 2020.  Community members and business owners participated in a round table discussion on September 14th on ways the City can support the...

SCAM ALERT!

Civilian Fingerprinting Services Now Available at MPD

MEDIA RELEASE: 06/08/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Christopher Jones

CIVILIAN FINGERPRINT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in vast modifications to operations throughout the private and public sectors. To protect our officers and civilian ...

MISSING PERSON ALERT

MEDIA RELEASE: 06/04/20

RELEASED BY: Lt Tricia Thein

MISSING PERSON ALERT

The Marshalltown Police Department is asking for the public’s help.  Marvin Sylvester Glover, 60 years old, was reported missing to the Marshalltown Police Departmen...

Fireworks Ordinance Information

MPD Officer Involved - Shooting Investigation

MEDIA RELEASE: 05/13/20

RELEASED BY: Chief Michael Tupper

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER INVOLVED - SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 200 block of North 5...

Lewis Murder Investigation Continues

On March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this location. Upon arrival, officers found Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis (age 22) su...

Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 03/04/20

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/04/20 - Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 

On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7:10 am, public safety personnel in Marshalltown responded to the 1400 block of Lincoln Way after a two vehicle crash was reported.  The Marshall...

MPD Makes Arrest in Assault Case

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/02/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Christopher Jones

On February 29th, 2020 at approximately 6 p.m., Officers from the Marshalltown Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the 500 Block of North 15th Street. Upon arrival, officers...

MPD has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/10/20

RELEASED BY: Sgt Accola

The Marshalltown Police Department has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help community members connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/09/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.  The attached photo shows a burglary suspect from December 25, 2019.  The burg...

Don't Wreck the Holidays

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Media Release: 12/16/19

The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. Marshalltown Police Department and th...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jessie Quezada Jr. (33 years old). Jessie is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was l...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jose Luis Ramirez-Sanchez (64 years old). Jose is 5’09” tall and weighs 190 pounds. Jose is currently ...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Ramon Alejandro Medina Angel (26 years old). Ramon is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 350 pounds....

I-PLEDGE Program

MEDIA RELEASE: 11/30/19

RELEASED BY: Sgt Watson

The Marshalltown Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Marshalltown youth. 

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership ...

Trick or Treat...Keep Covid Beat!

Marshalltown's Mayor confirms that trick-or-treating will be on Halloween, as traditionally done, Saturday, October 31st, from 5:30-7pm.  In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community, it is recommended that Marshalltown re...

October is National Planning Month

Planners work to improve the well-being of all people living in our communities by taking a comprehensive perspective. This approach leads to safer, resilient, more equitable, and more prosperous communities. Here in Marshalltown, we have small b...

CITY OF MARSHALLTOWN OBSERVES NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 25-31, 2020

CITY OF MARSHALLTOWN OBSERVES NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER  25-31, 2020

The City of Marshalltown is pleased to recognize National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 25-31, 2020. The City hopes to raise lo...

Community Surveys Arriving in Mailboxes Soon

Residents of Marshalltown will soon start to see postcards showing up in their mailboxes inviting them to be part of the 2020 Community Survey.  1,500 randomly selected addresses will be invited to an online-only survey, while another 1,200 rando...

Proclamation-Stop the Spread of COVID-19

As we approach the holiday weekend and the start of school in our community, please remember the importance of protecting yourself and others from the risk of COVID-19.  The City of Marshalltown desires that individuals in the City comply with re...

Report Derecho Structure Damage to the City

State and Federal assistance is often based on the amount of damage sustained within a community when impacted by a natural disaster. The August 10, 2020, Derecho affected thousands of properties in Marshalltown. City staff began a community wide assessme...

Fireworks Ordinance Information

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Marshalltown Snow Ordinance Reminders

Pedestrian Safety Month

Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or on a road, everyone is a pedestrian.  In a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is far more likely to be killed or injured.  In 2018 & 2019, 48 Iowans lost their life in a p...

Marshalltown PD Takes the I-PLEDGE

The Marshalltown Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Marshalltown underage persons. 

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Di...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH

October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention month.  Domestic violence is a significant problem facing all communities. Consider for a moment that in Marshalltown the police department investigated 493 domestic violence related calls f...

Marshalltown Police Department - Pink Patch Project

The Marshalltown Police Department, in partnership with, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #2, will be joining law enforcement agencies across Iowa, and the nation, to support National Breast Cancer Awareness month.  The FOP Lodge #2 has ...

Marshalltown PD Seeks Public Assistance - Theft Investigation

The Marshalltown Police Department would like the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding a theft and credit card fraud investigation.   The female seen in the photo may have ...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigates Insurance Scam

On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Marshalltown Police Department became aware of a situation in which a representative of an insurance company was making private contact with customers and clients requesting additional deductible payments of $1,000.00. &...

Marshalltown PD Seeking Public Assistance - Theft Investigation

The Marshalltown Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding theft investigations.  The individual was last seen in Marshalltown on September 21, 2020.

If you have inform...

SCAM ALERT!

Civilian Fingerprinting Services Now Available at MPD

MEDIA RELEASE: 06/08/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Christopher Jones

CIVILIAN FINGERPRINT SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in vast modifications to operations throughout the private and public sectors. To protect our officers and civilian ...

MISSING PERSON ALERT

MEDIA RELEASE: 06/04/20

RELEASED BY: Lt Tricia Thein

MISSING PERSON ALERT

The Marshalltown Police Department is asking for the public’s help.  Marvin Sylvester Glover, 60 years old, was reported missing to the Marshalltown Police Departmen...

Fireworks Ordinance Information

MPD Officer Involved - Shooting Investigation

MEDIA RELEASE: 05/13/20

RELEASED BY: Chief Michael Tupper

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER INVOLVED - SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 200 block of North 5...

Lewis Murder Investigation Continues

On March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this location. Upon arrival, officers found Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis (age 22) su...

Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 03/04/20

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/04/20 - Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 

On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7:10 am, public safety personnel in Marshalltown responded to the 1400 block of Lincoln Way after a two vehicle crash was reported.  The Marshall...

MPD Makes Arrest in Assault Case

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/02/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Christopher Jones

On February 29th, 2020 at approximately 6 p.m., Officers from the Marshalltown Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the 500 Block of North 15th Street. Upon arrival, officers...

MPD has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/10/20

RELEASED BY: Sgt Accola

The Marshalltown Police Department has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help community members connect and stay informed about what’s going on a...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/09/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.  The attached photo shows a burglary suspect from December 25, 2019. &nbs...

Don't Wreck the Holidays

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Media Release: 12/16/19

The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. Marshalltown Police Department and th...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jessie Quezada Jr. (33 years old). Jessie is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was l...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jose Luis Ramirez-Sanchez (64 years old). Jose is 5’09” tall and weighs 190 pounds...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Ramon Alejandro Medina Angel (26 years old). Ramon is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 350 pounds....

I-PLEDGE Program

MEDIA RELEASE: 11/30/19

RELEASED BY: Sgt Watson

The Marshalltown Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Marshalltown youth. 

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership ...