Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Leave it to scammers to take advantage of a crisis.

Criminals are peddling bogus COVID-19 cures and protection resources. For example, the FDA warns that scammers are trying to con you into buying a COVID-19 home testing kit. One problem, these kits have n...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Now is a good time to focus public attention on the epidemic of sexual violence that plagues our communities.  The natural inclination for most of us is to say these problems occur somewhere else, in much larger communities.  This type o...

City of Marshalltown Reports 3 Positive Cases of COVID19

The City of Marshalltown has been notified of three employees testing positive for COVID19.  Due to employee privacy issues, no information about the employees or their roles with the City will be released.  To ensure the continued healt...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death - UPDATE

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this ...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this ...

Please only flush toilet paper!

Currently the City combats issues with  "flushable" products almost every day. They are NOT biodegradable! They collect in the sanitary sewer pipes and manholes clogging not only City sewer pipes and manhole structures-they also clog yo...

The Marshalltown Police Department is Open for Business!

Due to COVID-19, we are making some temporary changes to our operations in an effort to keep our team members healthy so we can continue to provide critical public safety services.  We want the public to know we are here and we are committed now ...

Online Payment Fees Waived Starting March 23rd

With buildings closed to the public, the City of Marshalltown is looking at ways to help continue business in the community as efficiently and effectively as possible.  As part of the civil emergency, Mayor Joel Greer has ordered that the process...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death UPDATE – Arrest Made

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:24 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 500 block of West Linn Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:24 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 500 block of West Linn Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this...

Compost Opening

The compost facility will open on Sunday March 15th at noon. The hours will be Monday - Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 9am- 4pm, and Sunday Noon- 4pm. A new change also, there will be absolutely no disposable plastic bags of any kind accepted.  

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...

Did you know the City of Marshalltown offers online payment for parking tickets and other services?

If you find your Iowa income tax has hit a snag due to the offset process you may pay your parking tickets or other amounts due the city online. It is so easy!

There is a convenience fee for this service.  

The link below will also direct you on ho...

MPD Seeking to Identify Witness

MEDIA RELEASE: 02/14/20

AUTHORITY: Captain Brian Batterson

MPD Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Witness

The Marshalltown Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a witness to a December 2019 burglary.  The perso...

Check out the Updated 2020 Census Website!

Census Bureau Launches Updated 2020 Census Website

 The U.S. Census Bureau recently launched a new version of 2020census.gov. The new website adds features, resources and materials to help inform the public about the 2020 Census.

The site includes ...

Your census invitation is coming in March!

The survey may also be completed the "old fashioned" way - by mail, if you aren’t wired for technology.

There were several individuals present representing many different agencies and businesses at the January 30, 2020, Complete Count P...

City of Marshalltown News Notifications

Create an account with the City of Marshalltown via our website and you can receive notifications about the city news of your choice. You can sign up for email and/or text message notifications whenever the city sends out news releases or alerts. This is ...

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...

What To Expect On A Traffic Stop