A Marshall County Republican Party caucus is set to fill a seat recently vacated by Commissioner Mike Delp.
Continue readingMarshall County Republican Caucus Set to Fill Commissioner Seat
Marshall County Council Asks Commissioners to Pay to Equip New Trucks for Surveyor’s Office
Two new lease trucks will be outfitted for the Marshall County Surveyor’s Office, but which entity would fund those equipment additions was a topic of discussion on Monday.
Continue readingLake Latonka Residents Ask for County Resources to Help with Roads
Two representatives from the Lake Latonka Property Owners Association requested help from the Marshall County Commissioners concerning road work in that area. This is the second request of its kind in the past year.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Discusses Jail Population with Commissioners
The Marshall County Jail inmate population remains at an all-time high with over 290 inmates.
Continue readingMarshall County Courthouse Engineering Study to Begin Soon
An engineering study on the Marshall County Courthouse and restoration drawings for the courthouse clock tower is anticipated to begin soon.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Proposes Training Reimbursement Agreement
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the county commissioners last week that he’s spoken to the Merit Board about a four-year reimbursement agreement with new employees concerning training expenses.
Continue readingMarshall County Judge Proposes Additional Court
A Marshall County judge proposes an effort to help reduce the jail population and alleviate case load problems by adding another General Jurisdiction Court.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners May Consider Fireworks Ordinance
An ordinance that would provide guidelines on fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Marshall County may be considered by the Marshall County Commissioners.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Make Decision on Preliminary Engineering Study for Potential Sewer District
Relief for homeowners experiencing failing septic systems may not come for a few years, but the Marshall County Commissioners took the first step Monday morning in working toward that goal.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Signs in Right-of-Way
Marshall County residents should think of other areas to place signs instead of in the county’s right-of-way.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Look into Updating Automated External Defibrillators
The Marshall County Safety Committee brought a recommendation to the county commissioners to update an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at the courthouse.
Continue readingState Distribution of Highway Funding a Concern
The Marshall County Highway Department is about $300,000 short of funding this year as compared to last year.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Map for No Thru Truck Signage
Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters compiled a list of roads that should have signage that doesn’t allow semi truck traffic.
Continue readingCommissioners Delay Decision on Funding Engineering Report
The Marshall County Commissioners hope to make a decision soon on moving forward with a preliminary engineering study concerning the county’s issues surrounding failing septic systems.
Continue readingNo Decision on Engineering Study to Look into Marshall County Septic System Issues
Two commissioners still need some more information before moving forward with an engineering study concerning failing septic systems in vulnerable areas in Marshall county.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Table Decision on Sheriff’s Vehicles
The Marshall County Commissioners would like a recommendation from Sheriff Matt Hassel before making a decision on the purchase or lease of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingNo Decision Yet on Purchase of County Police Vehicles
A decision on four new police cars for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will wait for another week or so.
Continue readingJoint County Work Session Set to Discuss Septic Issues
The Marshall County Commissioners and County Council members will meet in a joint work session in February to gather more information on the septic issues in the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review No Thru Trucks Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed an ordinance last week that pertains to prohibiting vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds traveling on county roads.
Bid Specs Questioned in Proposed County Lighting Project
A subcontractor who attended a pre-bid meeting for the upgrade in LED lighting at three of the county’s buildings alleges information provided was inaccurate.
