Members of a Marshall County Task Force are doing what they can to inform county employees and residents concerning COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Task Force Focuses on Community Awareness, Safety
Marshall County Commissioners Vote to Add Ransomware Coverage to County’s Insurance Policy
Marshall County will soon be getting ransomware insurance. Last week, the county commissioners officially voted to add ransomware coverage to the county’s general liability insurance policy, after IT Director Michael Marshall recommended the move last month. County officials didn’t have an exact cost figure, but they believed it could be between $6,500 and $7,500 a year for a million-dollar policy.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Hold Budget Hearing Today
Marshall County residents have the chance to weigh in on the county’s 2020 budget proposal. The required budget hearing will be held during this morning’s county council meeting. It starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Marshall County Building in Plymouth.
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 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 Zoning Change Request
The Marshall County Plan Commission members recommended a zoning change at a property in Lapaz for approval by the Marshall County Commissioners.
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 Council to Consider Increase in Road Funding for 2019
Marshall County Commissioner Stan Klotz asked the Marshall County Council members for additional funds to increase this year’s road program.
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 readingCommissioners Hold Public Hearing on No Thru Trucks Ordinance
The Marshall County Commissioners will be amending the No Thru Trucks Ordinance after a public hearing Monday morning.
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