The Marshall County Conservation Board is dedicated to offering interesting and informational programming and events year-round. Its 23rd annual photo contest
Sept. 23 marks the official start of fall with signs of the season popping up all over Marshall County. “There are a ton of things going on in nature, and o
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Trails in Marshall County are mostly open, with vehicular entrance to some wildlife areas and parks blocked due to frost heaving.
Gates blocking vehicle entrance to Marshall County’s parks and wildlife areas do not mean the parks are completely closed.
Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, Timmons Grove County Park and Green Castle Recreation Area are temporarily closed to vehicular traffic, but are not closed entirely.
“It’s an effort on our part to keep from having to add expenses, basically preventing damage caused by vehicles driving through the soft roads,” Marshall County Conservation Board Director Mike Stegmann said.