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QPOC Cabaret: Drag celebrates with Burlesque
Sex appeal, rebirth, Jesus and Judas as toxic lovers — these are just a few words to describe the drag show that took place on Friday, April 26. The program’s theme was burlesque, and the student organization Queer People of Color (QPOC) hosted it. Angel Arroyo `26 and...
From liquor to raises
TOLEDO – This week’s Toledo council meeting started out by talking about liquor. After much discussion, it was decided that the dual event farmer’s market and Stop Light festival would have a fenced-in area, and after that, the liquor license was approved. Next up was a public...
Suspect in Marshall County double-murder arrested in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A man wanted on two counts of first-degree murder out of Marshall County was arrested in Des Moines over the weekend. Ilias Julian Lasley, 33, was taken into custody without incident Saturday afternoon in the 4700 block of Merle Hay Road, according to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office. He is charged […]
I-80 Dhaba brings authentic Indian flavors to Grinnell
After Sushil Khurana left Punjab, India, he worked as an IT consultant for over a decade, but he said he always struggled to find Indian food where he was living, both in the United States and Canada. Now, 17 years after opening his first restaurant, he and his business partners continue to bring vegetarian, Indian cuisine to Iowa with their new spot I-80 Dhaba located in the town of Grinnell.
SVELTS MAKE THE CUT
The Grinnell College women’s ultimate frisbee team, the Grinneleanor Roosevelts (Svelts), will compete in the national USA Ultimate Division III (D-III) College Championships in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, beginning on May 18, 2024. After several decisive victories at the North Central D-III College Women’s Championship on April 13 and 14, the Svelts were able to secure one of four regional bids to the national championships. This year marks the first time the Svelts have secured a national championship bid since 2015, an achievement that players and captains attribute to the hiring of part-time coaches in the spring of 2023.
Baxter boys finish third at road triangular
UNION — Another school record falls and Hudson Bethards’ name will be listed as the Baxter junior carded a career-best score again on Thursday during a road triangular. Bethards turned in a career-best and nine-hole school record 46 at the par 35 South Hardin Recreation Center. The Bolts...
Huyser’s two wins guide L-S girls to third at West Marshall
STATE CENTER — Tatum Huyser registered two of the Hawks’ three wins and five third-place finishes helped the Lynnville-Sully girls track and field team to third at the West Marshall Coed Invitational on Thursday. The Hawks also were second once and scored 110 points to finish in the...
Marshalltown Mall still without power 5 months after owners failed to pay utility bill
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCRG) - Last November, Marshalltown Mall went dark after the owner, Kohan Retail Investment Group, failed to pay their utility bill. Now, five months later, it’s still dark... and growing emptier by the month. Without power, all businesses without an exterior entrance had to close, because their...
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