Marshall County Iowa Public Health Department

05/04/2026

Saturday May 16th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am drop off hazardous waste at the Marshalltown Water Pollution Control Plant located at 1001 Woodland Street Marshalltown, IA.

To make it easier just head to Riverview Park and head toward the end of the road.

Check out flier to see what is accepted and is not accepted

05/02/2026

Spring in Iowa = planting season for Iowa's farmers

That means more farm equipment on the roads—and a little extra patience goes a long way.

Here’s how to keep everyone safe:
✅ Slow down — tractors aren’t built for speed
✅ Don’t rush to pass — wait for a clear, safe and legal stretch
✅ Give extra space — equipment is wider than it looks
✅ Watch for turns — they may swing wide into fields or driveways

No matter what color tractor you drive… it’s go time in Iowa.

Learn more about rural road safety: https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/outreach-2/topics-old/rural-roadway-safety/

04/25/2026

We are excited to be bringing this service to residents in Marshall and other surrounding counties. More information will be coming out soon as to where the large drop off container will be placed and how to get the smaller containers for home use. Follow along on our social media for the latest information!

After finalizing their budget for the upcoming fiscal year during Wednesday morning’s regular meeting, the Marshall County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a partnership with McFarland Clinic for a sharps disposal initiative utilizing non-taxpayer dollars from the Opioid Settlement Fund.

Assistant Marshall County Attorney Kiyoko Kieffer explained the program, led by Marshall County Public Health Director Sydney Grewell, will facilitate the safe disposal of used needles.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/7448sc5c

04/18/2026

🦇 Rabies Awareness: Know What to Do 🐾

Rabies is a serious and deadly virus spread through bites or saliva from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, or unvaccinated pets.

⚠️ If you’ve been bitten or exposed:
✔️ Seek medical attention immediately — your FIRST step
✔️ Wash the wound with soap and water
✔️ Follow medical guidance

📞 Then report it:
• Marshall County Public Health
• Animal Control (non-emergency): 641-754-5725
• Emergency: 911

🐶 Protect your family:
✔️ Vaccinate pets
✔️ Avoid wild or unfamiliar animals

Rabies is rare—but awareness and quick action make all the difference. Stay safe, Marshall County!

04/17/2026

Another family served.

Every child deserves a safe place to grow, learn, and thrive. This project shows how the Lead Reduction Grant helps families create a healthier place to live.

Lead is especially harmful for young children because their brains and bodies are still developing. Exposure to lead has been linked to learning problems, attention issues, and behavior concerns. That is why this work matters. Safer homes help support healthier futures.

This grant is available for eligible households. For owner occupied homes, the home must be the family’s primary residence, and income guidelines apply. In most cases, the program is focused on households with young children in the home, or children who spend a significant amount of time there.

This work is funded through federal HUD Lead Reduction Grant dollars, helping communities address lead hazards in homes and protect children where they live every day.

To learn more, call the Housing & Community Development Lead Grant Program at 641 754 6583. Ask for Jackie or Celina

04/16/2026

In Marshalltown and Marshall County we are no strangers to natural disasters.

Ever wondered how a disaster is officially declared? 🤔

Take a few minutes to watch this quick video from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and learn what happens behind the scenes:

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This video explains the process of how federal assistance reaches communities after a disaster.

04/09/2026

🚌 In case you missed the story on KCCI, our bus drivers participated in Stop the Bleed training with Marshall County Iowa Emergency Management, gaining hands-on experience and lifesaving skills.

Thanks to the Marshall County Iowa Public Health Department, all district buses and transportation vans will also be equipped with Stop the Bleed kits.

🎥 Catch the full story on KCCI: https://tinyurl.com/uhfvtpn9

04/08/2026

As we continue to celebrate National Public Health Week, take a minute to watch our new YouTube video and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we support a healthier, safer Marshall County—every single day. 🎥

04/07/2026

How fitting on National Public Health week we were able to showcase a portion of the work we do!

Marshall County Public Health is proud to partner with every school district across Marshall County to provide Stop the Bleed kits.

Our first training occurred yesterday with Marshalltown Community School District. We hope these kits never have to be used but our buses will be prepared to Stop the Bleed if they need to. A big thanks to Marshall County Emergency Management for partnering with us to do the training!

Marshalltown School District buses and vans now have Stop the Bleed kits, courtesy of Marshall County Public Health.

04/06/2026

Today we had the pleasure of providing another amazing Stop the Bleed class to Marshalltown Community School District.

04/03/2026

UPDATE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is retracting the public health alert issued on April 1, 2026, for Walmart Great Value Fully Cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets after confirming that the product does not pose a public health concern.

All follow‑up testing, including testing of the original lot, found no elevated levels of lead in the product.

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Check your freezers! The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers.

The chicken nuggets were produced on Feb. 10, 2026. These items were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. The product specifics are: 29-oz. plastic bags containing approx. 36 “GREAT VALUE FULLY COOKED DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with “BEST IF USED BY” date “FEB 10 2027,” lot code” 0416DPO1215,” and establishment number “P44164” printed on the back of the bag.

04/03/2026

Flooding is one of the most common and dangerous natural hazards in Iowa—and it doesn’t take much water to create a life-threatening situation.

🚗 Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down.
12 inches can carry away a vehicle.