The State Fire Marshalls office was called in to assist with the investigation into the fire at the Villager Apartments in downtown Marshalltown. Fire Chief David Rierson on Monday says this was a difficult fire to fight because of the age of the building and also winds that picked up Saturday morning. Meanwhile Your City Consigment`s of Marshalltown is taking donations for the homeless. Deb Nehring is your contact person for more information at 641-328-1847. Also the American Red Cross is also taking monetary donations at redcross.com.