Clifford Caylor, 71, of Chariton, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the LucasCounty Health Center in Chariton, Iowa. Services will be held on...

Denny Core, 75, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.Denny was born on May 16, 1951 to Forrest and Ethlyn Core. He grew up on a...

At approximately 4:30 pm Thursday October 1 st , a BNSF train was travelingwestbound in Marion County north of Pleasantville when the train derailed near thecrossing at...

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026, approximately 25 cars of a 57 total car westbound BNSF Railroad train derailed near the rail crossing...

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A celebration of life gathering for Susan Wright, 72, of Knoxville, will be held Friday,September 25, 2026, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the...

Justin D. LeHew assembled a decorated 30-plus year career active in the United States Marines. He still lives by the credo, “Once a Marine, always...

Students in Professor Harry Smith’s class were given the opportunity to question a Marine veteran and Navy Cross recipient who, since leaving...

Mary Knutson, Melcher-Dallas Schools’ Nutrition Director, was recognized as this quarter’s Transformational Leader for the district. Superintendent...

Everything regarding the annual grain harvest around Marion County is at a “dead stop,” according to local farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association...

The Marion County Board of Supervisors approved the School Resource Officer (SRO) 28E Agreement with Twin Cedars Community School and...

Unofficial results of today's special Pleasantville School Board election indicate that Pam Anthony has been elected to fulfill the board's...