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Laurel Auxiliary holds September meeting

On Sept. 15, the Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home with seven members present. Vice President Laura Tribbe opened the meeting with prayer. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. stood in silence for POW’s MIA’s and deceased veterans. Members recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. President LaDonna Runner took over the meeting and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was given and accepted for audit. It was reported that the shelter house in Apple Park had been torn ...

Kiwanis Clubs receive Senior Citizens Center update

Marshalltown Kiwanians from the “Noon” and P.M. clubs met on Sept. 23 at Legends American Grill for lunch and a program. P.M. president-elect Gary Mason opened the meeting at noon and led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Ann Kent, program chair, introduced April Long, ...

100 Women Who Care donates to Senior Center

The Marshalltown philanthropic group, 100 Women Who Care, voted at the last meeting to donate to the renovation of the Senior Citizen Center. The center lost its home in the 2018 tornado and was also uprooted from a temporary spot in the 2020 derecho. The new location is at 207 E. Church ...

Advisor speaks at Retired School Personnel meeting

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met at the Marshalltown Public Library for a potluck lunch on Sept 20. Paul Strid, district manager of the Association Member Benefits Advisors, spoke about the various benefits for retired school personnel available from his company. President Carole Permar opened the meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Otto Welfring reported a balance of $1105.98. Lyle Niemeyer reported the treasurer’s books had been audited and are in order. Phil Tetzloff reported on IPERS. Members were reminded to send in volunteer ...

Luncheon meeting for Beta Sigma Phi

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at El Portal on Sept. 28 with seven members and one guest present. Two were absent. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting with the question: “Where would you like to take a road trip?” Health reports were given by several with the happy return of Dorothy Perry as she battled many stay-at-home months. Minutes were read and approved along with the treasurer’s report of just a few owing dues, stating Members at Large no longer pay dues. Caralee Hutchens will bring the Rada Cutlery catalog to the next meeting and Hobson asked ...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 discusses fall events

The Sept. 14 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 was held at the post home. The meeting was called to order by President Debra Miller at 6 p.m. Liz Polkiewicz gave the opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. There were no guests or birthdays this month. Two members were remembered as they go through medical issues. Minutes were presented by Secretary Pat McLain. Motion to approved was made by Kellie Allen and seconded by Amy McCready. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer ...