Laurel NewsLocal news for Laurel, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Council candidates to gather for forum Tuesday- October 28, 2007 "We have many exciting things happening in the community. It is very important to hear the views of the city council candidates on key issues that will impact the future of Marshalltown" WHAT: City council candidate forum WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Fisher Community Center auditorium Candidates in this year's race for Marshalltown City Council seats will have a chance to make a case for ... via Times-Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-ia/2007/10/council-candidates-to-gather-for-forum-tuesday... Halloween events coming as quick as this weekend- October 26, 2007 The Times-Republican collected evening trick-or-treat times for the following area communities, listed by date in alphabetical order: Oct. via Times-Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-ia/2007/10/halloween-events-coming-as-quick-as-this-weeke... Third Avenue to stay four lanes- October 23, 2007 "We're not talking about big numbers" R PHOTO BY RYAN BRINKS The Marshalltown City Council quelled the public debate over reducing lanes on North Third Avenue Monday by deciding to keep the state highway four lanes. via Times-Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-ia/2007/10/third-avenue-to-stay-four-lanes?fromrss=1 Phipps: Marshall County already taxed to the limit- October 21, 2007 "I don't think we can afford to do the things that need to be done and we need to wait on state money first." Marshalltown City Council Fourth Ward candidate Laurel Phipps speaks to the Marshall County Pachyderm Club Friday. via Times-Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-ia/2007/10/phipps-marshall-county-already-taxed-to-the-li... Council approves plan for eminent domain proposal- October 10, 2007 "I'm not a big fan of eminent domain, but I do feel like this situation - there was supposed to have been an agreement beforehand - now I see no other choice" In the particular circumstance of extending Merle Hibbs Boulevard westward to service a new senior living facility, the Marshalltown City Council voted unanimously Monday to allow staff to negotiate a voluntary ... via Times-Republicanhttp://www.topix.net/city/laurel-ia/2007/10/council-approves-plan-for-eminent-domain-propo... |