Meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 was called to order by President Debra Miller at 6 p.m. on July 12. Opening prayer by Chaplain Dorothy Hellberg was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Moment of Silence and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Sick ...

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Marvis Drew, Quilt of Valor coordinator for Central Iowa Quilt Sew-ciety, awarded the 400th quilt to Dennis Borton, of LeGrand. Borton was in the Iowa Army National Guard for 6 years In the military police unit. CIQS is a group with the national Quilts of Valor foundation who ...

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 at its July meeting Tuesday acted on a series of ongoing topics. Prior to Commander Rob Shepherd opening the business session Bob Miller presented the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard report, noting already 51 participations at veterans funerals ...

P.E.O. Chapter MJ met at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Gallery Gardens on Main Street to celebrate Paula Rutherford and Becky Hagen’s 50th year as a P.E.O. Special honors were also given to Barb Runneals for being a 70-year P.E.O. member. Each honoree was asked to share special memories as a P.E.O. ...

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 leaders aired this summers coming activities during Tuesdays June meeting, with Commander Rob Shepherd in charge. Prior to Shepherd opening the meeting Bob Miller reported on joint VFW/American Legion Honor Guard actions, noting four ...

At 6 p.m. on June 20, there were 13 P.E.O. Chapter MJ sisters who visited Ivadel Ruth’s Tea Room in Union. This fun social was hosted by Dr. Cynthia Knight who is a new member of Chapter MJ. Charlene Martin acted as co-hostess of the meal, dessert and teas served. Knight told of the ...