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.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Support Proposed Additional General Jurisdictional Court
Following in the steps of the Marshall County Council, the Marshall County Commissioners unanimously gave their support toward a request and resolution for a fourth General Jurisdictional Court.
Continue readingHighway Department Continues Road Work
Marshall County Highway Department crews continue to work through this year’s road program.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners to Meet Today
Marshall County Superior Court No. 2 Judge Dean Colvin is looking for an update from the Marshall County Commissioners this morning about his request to begin the procedure to add a fourth General Jurisdictional Court in Marshall County. The move has the support from county council.
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 Council Supports Additional General Jurisdictional Court
The proposal to add a General Jurisdictional Court in Marshall County was considered by the Marshall County Council members on Monday morning.
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 readingAdditional Study Needed in Bridge Project
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a supplemental agreement with USI Consultants concerning an archaeological find on a terrace of the Yellow River around Bridge No. 73.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Presents Healthcare Contract Information
The Marshall County Commissioners heard a proposal from Sheriff Matt Hassel concerning inmate health care.
Continue readingCommissioners Sign Intergovernmental Agreement for Inmate Housing
The Marshall County Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement to house inmates in Elkhart County.
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.
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