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A Garling Construction crew of Belle Plaine at work on the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Marshalltown saw some big projects either start, finish or make heaps of progress in 2020.
Never a city to be held down by a natural disaster, let alone a global pandemic, the city pressed on. It gathered to watch the spire be placed atop the Marshall County Courthouse, bringing the building one step closer to its pre-tornado glory. It watched as the Veterans Memorial Coliseum was transformed from an outdated event center to what will soon be a hub for activities rivaling central Iowa’s best. It saw its parks and recreation amenities receive makeovers all while being locked down and pummeled with a derecho.
Joe Fisher
About 70 street lights in downtown Marshalltown are being replaced by the city and Alliant Energy.
The project had been discussed since many street lights were damaged during the tornado in 2018. Crews began working on boring and digging for the new light posts earlier this fall.
The damage to street lights by the tornado was largely concentrated on downtown. There were lights damaged during the derecho as well, but the derecho’s damage to street lights occurred throughout town.
The estimated cost of the project is $475,000.
Instead of replacing only the damaged street lights, a broader replacement is taking place which will put the street light cables underground. The lights in place are fed by overhead cable.
Marshall County commissioners pass resolution requiring permits to picket
The county commission passed a resolution on Wednesday saying that you need a permit to protest on courthouse property.
Posted: Dec 9, 2020 5:26 PM
Updated: Dec 9, 2020 6:17 PM
Posted By: Sophia Borrelli
People protesting for the removal of a Confederate monument and flag outside the Marshall County Courthouse in Albertville will now have to get a permit.
County commissioners approved the change Wednesday following months of protests in Albertville. The protest organizer vows to press on. As an organizer, as a leader, I will continue to lead in this fight and we will not give up, said Unique Dunston, protest organizer.
Marshall County Commissioners pass new resolution regarding protests, county property
New guidelines for protestors in Marshall County By Stefante Randall | December 9, 2020 at 11:30 PM CST - Updated December 10 at 7:50 AM
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The removal of the Confederate flag and monument in Albertville has been a huge topic of discussion.
On Wednesday, Marshall County Commissioners passed a resolution to provide new protest guidelines for Marshall County Courthouses.
For months, and in the last several weeks, there have been several protests out the Albertville courthouse and “sit-ins” inside Marshall County Courthouse.
“It was getting to the point were I was getting scared that there would be some issues, people getting arrested and it was causing interruptions inside the Marshall County Courthouse,” said Chairman James Hutcheson.