Some of Marshalltown's landmarks as they appear in winter. From left: Statues in the pond at the Fisher Community Center, the Fisher Community Center building, two views of the Court House during a snowfall.

Some of Marshalltown's homes and businesses following an early winter snowfall.

More of Marshalltown's homes and businesses following an early winter snowfall.

Left two photos: drifts along Highway 65. Center: white-tail deer tracks in the snow along Highway 65. Second from right: low-lying brush provides shelter for wildlife. Right: an abandoned cabin along Highway 65 south of Marshalltown.

Left two photos: forage for food after a snowstorm. Right two photos: A lonesome freight train wends its way through the countryside while wild turkeys.

Hay in large round bundles are visible in the distance across this farm field.