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City Accepting Letters of Interest for 1st Ward Council Vacancy

The City of Marshalltown is accepting letters of interest from 1^st Ward residents interested in filling a vacancy in that City Council position.  The term will start on January 2, 2021 and end with the certification of 2021 election results of th...

Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Second Fire at 719 N 4th Ave

NEWS RELEASE: 11/23/20

For Immediate Release

On November 23, 2020, at 12:02 am, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to 719 N. 4^th Ave on a reported trailer fire. On arrival, fire cre...

Marshalltown Fire Dept Responds to Fire at 719 N 4th Ave

NEWS RELEASE: 11/22/20

For Immediate Release 

On November 22, 2020, at 5:02 am, the Marshalltown Fire Department (MFD) responded with Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and Unity Point EMS to 719 N. 4^th Ave on a reported house fire. On arrival, s...

MARSHALLTOWN FIRE DEPT RESPONDS TO FIRE AT 2000 E NEVADA ST

PRESS RELEASE: 11/19/20

At 1119 hours on Thursday, November 19, 2020, The Marshalltown Fire Department responded to 2000 East Nevada Street for an unknown fire situation. Upon arrival, a large, well-involved fire is found in the middle of an approximately ...

MPD Seeks Information Regarding Vandalism Crimes

City of Marshalltown Celebrates Repair Milestone with SLWA Over $1MM Spent in Claims since beginning

City of Marshalltown Celebrates Repair Milestone with SLWA

Over $1MM Spent in Claims since beginning of Partnership 

Marshalltown, IA – November 17^th 2020– Almost 9 years ago, the City of&...

Proclamation - Small Business Saturday

Proclamation - Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Online Sales Transaction Safety Reminders

The Marshalltown Police Department frequently receives complaints or concerns regarding Internet fraud schemes.  In an effort to protect community members from these types of crimes, the Marshalltown Police Department (located at 909 South 2^nd St...

Compost Hours

City of Marshalltown Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Mayor Greer presented Finance Director Diana Steiner with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its CAFR for fiscal year ending 2019 at the City Council meeting on October 26, 2020.  "I would like to take t...

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...

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 ...

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 ...