Marshall County Iowa Public Health Department

06/12/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Marshall County Public Health is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Registered Nurse to join our team and help improve the health of our community.

This flexible, as-needed position typically averages 5–8 hours per week, with hours varying based on program needs and public health priorities. Occasional evening, weekend, and after-hours availability may be required to assist with public health emergencies, communicable disease response, and coverage during the absence of the Public Health Director.

Qualifications:
✅ Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
✅ Current Iowa Registered Nurse license
✅ Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience
✅ Public health nursing experience preferred

📅 Application Deadline: June 29, 2026

📲 Apply Today:
https://www.marshallcountyia.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=PRN-Nurse-56

Join us in our mission of being Here for You. Here for All of Us. ❤️

06/11/2026

First week of summer and your teen is already bored? Well look no further than Planet Fitness for a FREE summer pass. Keep your kids occupied and healthy this summer!

05/29/2026

With mental health awareness month coming to a close this story weighs extra heavy on the hearts of Marshall County residents and those that knew Kevin.

If you or someone close to you is struggling help is available, you are never alone. Call, text, or chat with the National Su***de hotline at 988

For many farmers, the work never stops. Long hours, financial pressures, failed succession plans and the weight of maintaining a farming legacy can all take an emotional toll. Story🔗below.

05/28/2026

Lead? No thanks.

Marshalltown families deserve safe, healthy homes. The City of Marshalltown Lead Hazard Reduction Grant helps reduce lead hazards in eligible older homes.

This program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. The City of Marshalltown received federal funding to help make low income families’ homes safer and healthier.

You might qualify if:

✅ Your home is within Marshalltown city limits

✅ The home is owner occupied or renter occupied

✅ The home was built before 1978

✅ Your household meets income guidelines

✅ A child under age 6 lives in the home or frequently stays.

Want to see if you qualify?

Give us a call at 641-754-6583 or visit our website www.marshalltown-ia.gov

Lead Safe homes. Healthy Futures. Stronger Marshalltown.

05/26/2026

We will be closed today for all staff training, and we will be open again tomorrow at 8:00

05/25/2026

Marshall County Public Health will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day

05/23/2026

Found a tick? Act fast! The quicker you remove it, the lower your chance of getting sick. Here’s how to do it right ⬇️
✅ Grab it with tweezers or your fingers close to the skin
✅ Pull the tick slowly & steadily outward
✅ Wash the area with soap and water
✅ Watch for symptoms for about a month

🩺 See a healthcare provider if you feel sick!
Iowa HHS has great tick resources: https://hhs.iowa.gov/health-prevention/disease-information/tick-and-mosquito-borne-diseases

05/21/2026

You may be seeing headlines about recent hantavirus cases in the news. Here’s what’s important for Marshall County residents:

🦠 Risk remains very low locally
• There are currently no known hantavirus cases in Marshall County or Iowa linked to these reports
• Hantavirus is rare and is most often connected to exposure to infected rodents — not person-to-person spread

📌 What is hantavirus?
Hantavirus is a rare but serious illness spread through contact with rodent urine, droppings, or saliva. This can happen while cleaning barns, sheds, garages, campers, or other enclosed spaces where mice may be present.

🏡 How to protect yourself
✔️ Avoid contact with wild rodents and nests
✔️ Seal openings around homes and buildings
✔️ Wear gloves and a mask when cleaning rodent droppings
✔️ Spray areas with disinfectant before cleaning — don’t sweep or vacuum dry droppings

As spring projects and garage cleanouts continue across Marshall County, taking a few extra precautions can help keep you and your family safe.

Learn more from Iowa HHS:
(https://hhs.iowa.gov/center-acute-disease-epidemiology/disease-information-and-resources/reportable-diseases/hantavirus?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

05/20/2026

Happy EMS Week to all Marshall County EMS providers! 🚑💙

They answer the call no matter the weather, road conditions, or time of day—early mornings, late nights, holidays, and everything in between. They show up when seconds matter most, bringing calm in chaos, skill in critical moments, and compassion when it’s needed most.

We are deeply grateful for their dedication, teamwork, and commitment to keeping our community safe. Thank you for being there when Marshall County needs you most.

05/17/2026

Today is the day 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