June 11, 2008
Marshalltown, Iowa - The following is a Press Release sent out by Marshalltown Authorities. It is in reference to the rising depth of the Iowa river and serves to keep the public up to date.
The newest predictions for flood crest on the Iowa River at Marshalltown have been increased. This will mean that it is important for persons in low-lying areas to be alert from Thursday afternoon until Saturday.
At the present time, the levees are in good condition. The river is at an elevation of 20 feet, 3 inches. The levees were designed for a flood elevation of 23 feet, with an additional three feet of safety margin. The flood forecast is for a peak elevation of 23 feet, 4 inches at 1:00 a.m. on Friday. This would mean that the water level would be 2 feet, 8 inches below the top of the levee.
City employees continue to monitor the levee system.
The Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at the Coliseum, 20 West State Street. It will be open as needed, starting at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008
About Marshall County Sheriff's Office
The Marshall County, Iowa Sheriff's Office is headed up by Sheriff Ted G. Kamatchus. Sheriff Kamatchus is committed to keeping communities and neighborhoods safe in Marshall County.
For additional information or a sample copy, contact:
Richard Hierstein
City Administrator
641-754-5799
rhierstein@ci.marshalltown.ia.us
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On Sunday, June 27 from 12:00PM to 4:00PM child passenger safety technicians with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and Marshalltown Police Department will be hosting a child seat safety checkup event at Fareway located at 102 W Anson St. This event will be co-sponsored Fareway and Child Abuse Prevention Services of Marshalltown. Technicians will be available to check child safety seats to make sure they properly fit the vehicle and child as well as ensuring correct and safe installation. They will also be checking seats to make sure they are not expired or recalled. Techs will work with parents or caregivers to educate them on correct installation as well as offer tips to aid with proper installation. They will also be able to answer general questions about child passenger safety. This is a good opportunity to learn about different seat options and transitioning to different seats as your child grows and develops. Informational handouts will be available for caregivers.
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Marshall County, Iowa – June 8th, 2021 – Father’s Day should be a time to celebrate, but it can also be one of the deadliest on the roads. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is joining Iowa’s statewide Traffic Fatality Reduction Task Force in an effort to reduce deaths on Iowa roadways. As part of that effort Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, will be conducting a special enforcement initiative geared toward reduction of impaired drivers leading into Father’s Day week.June 3, 2021
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The Mid Iowa Drug Task Force destroys over 1000 pounds of unused medications collected over the last 18 months during the annual Drug Take Back initiative that took place this April.
April 23, 2021
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