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Lions Peace Poster winner

“Peace Without Limits” was the theme for the 2024-25 Lions International Peace Poster competition. The Marshalltown Evening Lions hosted the Marshalltown 9MC District awards ceremony and reception at the Marshalltown Public Library. Sandra Thomae, Lenihan teacher and Marshalltown Evening ...

Beta Sigma Phi celebrates member’s birthday

Beta Sigma Phi, Chapter Sigma Master met for lunch at Pizza Ranch on Nov. 12 with all members except Alice and Caralee Hutchens who were enjoying a trip to Branson, Mo. President Dorothy Perry thanked Jan Keller for hosting the day. Seven members and one guest answered roll call with the question: “Your favorite candy?” Dark chocolate, a healthy one was top of the list. Minutes of the Sept. 12 meeting were read with the correction that Liz Wood is at Southridge Nursing Home. Barb Noid gave the Treasurer report including Member at Large Romaine Mackaman’s who lives in ...

Liscomb Auxiliary celebrates Veterans Day

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the home of President Sharon Hatch in Whitten. Present were six members. Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening devotions. Members recited the Auxiliary Preamble and Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence was observed for the MIA/POW and deceased veterans. Secretary Candy Wait read minutes of Oct. meeting. Approved. Hatch reported that her and Wait went to BCLUW Middle School for its Veterans Day Program. A small American flag was presented to all veterans present by the ...

Chapter JU of P.E.O. hosts meeting

Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met Nov. 4 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 15 Sisters in attendance. President Isgrig presided over the business meeting with Margaret Johnson serving as hostesses and Nancy Hartliep and Sheryl Thomas serving on tea committee. The merging of Chapter LT with Chapter JU is in process. Discussion and favorable vote occurred as to donation to Marshalltown Community School District school nurse for use as needed and the annual fundraiser was held; members may still submit donations to support JU programs. Jean Klosterman gave a program and slide ...

Elks donation supports vet

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On Veterans Day, the Marshalltown Elks Riders #312 generously donated $275 to support Army Veteran Karl Moeller (Tama) in his battle with cancer. Elks members presented the check to his wife, Linda Moeller; his mother, Doreen Moeller and his granddaughter, Valerie Moeller.

Evening Lions donate to Big Brothers/Big Sisters

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO When the Marshalltown Evening Lions club is made aware of a need that has not yet been met, it answers the call. We serve. Lynne Carol with the Big Brothers /Big Sisters organization mentioned to President Estabrook of a need of funding for the cost of swim lessons at the ...