Marshall County Highway Superintendent Jason Peters updated the commissioners this week on road work that will continue as long as the weather remains stable.
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Marshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
The Marshall County Commissioners will consider several contracts and grant application requests when they meet today.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Receive Quarterly Report from EMA Director
Marshall County EMA Director Clyde Avery provided County Commissioners with a quarterly report when they met last Monday.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Provide Support for Potential US 30 J-Turns
Marshall County Commissioners recently heard from INDOT Representatives about a major upgrade to the US 30 corridor planned to take place over the next two decades that calls for the potential installation of J-Turns at the intersections with Queen and King Roads.
Continue readingCounty Treasurer Reports Apparent Time Crunch with Necessary Scanner Purchase
Marshall County Treasurer Angie Birchmeier came before County Commissioners Monday morning seeking tentative approval of a maintenance contract associated with the purchase of a new check scanner.
Continue readingIncredible Story of Survival Highlighted During Marshall County Commissioners Meeting
A Plymouth woman who survived a combine accident last September was recognized for her tenacity and unwavering faith during Monday morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Meet This Morning
State Representative Jack Jordan is expected to provide a presentation during this morning’s Marshall County Commissioners meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Addresses Jail Overcrowding
The overcrowding issue at the Marshall County Jail is just one of the complaints in new lawsuits filed against the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Agree to Keep Election Days on County Holiday List, for Now
Marshall County employees will continue to have the primary and general election days off, at least for next year’s presidential election. The county commissioners approved the 2020 holiday schedule last week, but not without some debate.
Continue readingMarshall 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 Recorder’s Office Gets Approval for Another Round of Document Scanning
The Marshall County Recorder’s Office is digitizing another round of documents. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to let Recorder Janet Howard enter into a contract with Fidlar Technologies, at a cost of just over $27,000.
Continue readingMarshall County Crossroads Asking County Government to Chip in $400,000 for Stellar Efforts
The Marshall County Crossroads team is asking the county government to chip in $400,000 over four years.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Hire Architects, Bond Counsel for Possible Jail Expansion
Marshall County’s proposed jail expansion took another step forward Tuesday. The county commissioners approved a contract with architecture firm RQAW. RQAW President and CEO Troy Woodruff said the design will depend on input from local stakeholders.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve Property Tax Exemption for Broadband Upgrades
New broadband infrastructure will now be exempt from property taxes in much of Marshall County.
The county commissioners agreed Tuesday to designate all unincorporated areas in the county an infrastructure development zone.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Hold Hearing over Proposed Infrastructure Development Zone
Marshall County residents will have a chance to weigh in this morning on a measure that would make certain broadband infrastructure exempt from property taxation.
A public hearing over a proposed infrastructure development zone will be held during this morning’s county commissioners meeting. The designation was requested by Marshall County REMC last month.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Discuss Ordinance Violation Bureau Fines
Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger clarified wording on fines associated with ordinances in the Ordinance Violation Bureau.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Approve CHIRP Grant Application
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked permission from the commissioners this week to apply for a grant for pull over/DUI enforcements.
Continue readingMarshall County IT Director Discusses Ransomware Insurance
Insurance is a necessity, according to the people at Flores & Pelaez-Prada PLLC in San Antonio.Marshall County IT Director Michael Marshall encourages the county commissioners to invest in ransomware insurance.
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.
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