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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...

Back to School Safety Reminders

With school being back in full swing, the Marshalltown Police Department is urging motorists to be alert for children.  Drivers should be particularly careful around schools, bus stops, and in residential areas.

In an effort to help children trave...

Tree Debris Burning Schedule Altered

The week of September 7, 2020 was assigned to residents living in Section 1 of the City, as designated in the altered burn plan, to burn tree debris. While much needed, the rain has dampened many plans for debris cleanup/burning. As a result, those reside...

Marshalltown PD Seeking Public Help

Masks are now required on all buses

Masks are required on all buses.  They have added additional safety measures since March including installing driver barriers in all buses, having masks and hand sanitizer available to all passengers, and having our staff disinfect frequently tou...

Property Owners Responsible for Removal of Building Debris

The City will only be removing vegetative debris as part of the clean-up from the August 10th derecho.  Residents setting trampolines, shingles, gutters, and other building debris at the curb will need to dispose of those items at their own cost....

Compost hours

Beginning this Saturday September 12th, the compost hours will change.  They will be open 10 a.m- 6 p.m every day.  They will still be free of charge until October 1st.  Thank you.  

SCAM ALERT

Brush pick up

Calls have been coming in about brush piles being missed.  Brush can not be picked up where cars are parked.  Please try to park somewhere where there isn’t brush on the curb.  Also, the city will come around a second ...

SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Iowa - Private Nonprofit Organizations

This information was announced late this afternoon by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Iowa following President Trump’s federal disaster de...

Residents Responsible for Leaves Left of Terrace After Debris Removal

After a crew has been in your neighborhood to remove the piles of tree branches and limbs, a pile of leaves and smaller sticks will likely remain in the terrace area.  Residents will need to be responsible for cleaning up what remains, which can ...

Damage Assessment Completed

The City of Marshalltown completed an initial damage assessment of all properties on Thursday, following the powerful derecho on Monday.  The numbers show damage that was more extensive than the 2018 tornado, but less catastrophic.  A to...

Burglary Arrest - Downtown Marshalltown

List of Licensed Tree Trimmers in Marshalltown

The City of Marshalltown has a requirement that tree trimmers, removal services, or stump grinding services, have a City-issued license.  The purpose of this license is to help protect residents from someone who is not properly insured or registe...

Disaster Scams Awareness

SCAM ALERT!

Face Masks Now Required in City Buildings

As COVID-19 continues to spread, the City of Marshalltown is taking additional precautions to protect employees and the public.  Mayor Joel Greer acting under the ongoing civil emergency declaration for COVID-19 has put forth a policy for both th...

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 ...

MPD Request's Public's Assistance

MEDIA RELEASE: 10/23/19

The Marshalltown Police Department would like the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding a vandalism investigation. The individual was last seen in a parking lot behind t...

Police Investigate Attempted Murder

Police Investigate Attempted Murder

MEDIA RELEASE: 10/23/19

On October 22, 2019 at 12:19 am, Officers with the Marshalltown Police department responded to 711 N 4^th Avenue on the report of a shooting.  When officers arrived, they discover...