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Marshalltown Modern Woodmen recognized for event

Members of Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 385 in Marshalltown were recently recognized for coordinating an exemplary Hometown Hero event. The group, led by activities coordinator Mary Blom, honored an 86-year-old woman who made hundreds of face masks for the community. In addition to honoring her with Modern Woodmen’s Hometown Hero award, the chapter invited her family members, past piano students and other guests to a virtual award presentation on Zoom. Attendees took turns sharing how she personally impacted their lives. This is the fourth year of Modern Woodmen’s Impact ...

Chapter MJ elects officers

At the monthly Zoom meeting for PEO Chapter MJ on March 1, officers were installed for the 2021-22 year. They were President Rheba Yost, Vice President Charlene Martin, Recording Secretary Chris Melde, Corresponding Secretary Marki McKibben, Treasurer Andria Helgerson, Chalin Barb McBride, Guard Meredith Bell, State Convention Delegate Yost, State Convention Alternate Delegate Martin. Outgoing President Daryl Kelehan was thanked for her leadership. A gavel guard pin was presented to Yost. Yost will represent Chapter MJ in the Marshall County PEO Reciprocity group as secretary. The ...

American Legion Auxiliary holds Spring Conference

The Marshall County Spring Conference of American Legion Auxiliary was held March 13 at the Conrad Legion Hall. The host unit was Conrad. Registration was at 9 a.m. and cost was $1. Parliamentarian was Barb Blake. The flags were posted at the head table and the MIA/POW flag was dropped on a chair by the head table. President Pat Williams called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Liscomb President Sharon Hatch. “Taps” was played in memory of our MIA/POW and deceased veterans. The Pledge of Allegiance and national anthem was given by all units. The Auxiliary ...

Auxiliary Unit 46 loses 20 members

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 46 held their meeting on March 9 in the lower level of the American Legion Post 46. The meeting was called to order by Deb Miller, president. Opening prayer was given by Dorothy Hellberg, chaplain. The Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble was recited according to ritual. Miller welcomed everyone and introduced two new members - Whitney Kessler and Lisa Koester along with two guests - Brenda Streets and Shirley Thomas for a total of 16 in attendance. This was the first general membership meeting utilizing Google Meet. The minutes from Feb. 9 were ...

Chapter MJ installs new officers

The monthly Zoom business meeting for PEO Chapter MJ was held at 7 p.m. on March 1. The following officers were installed for the 2021-22 year: President, Rheba Yost; Vice President, Charlene Martin; Recording Secretary, Chris Melde; Corresponding Secretary, Marki McKibben; Treasurer, Andrina Helgerson; Chaplin, Barb McBride; Guard, Meredith Bell; State Convention Delegate, Rheba Yost; State Convention Alternate Delegate, Charlene Martin. Outgoing president, Daryl Kelehan, was thanked for her leadership during this pandemic year. A gavel guard pin was presented to in-coming ...

Chapter BB elects officers

P.E.O. Chapter BB met via Zoom on March 1 with Carolyn Anderson presiding and 10 members answering roll call. Officers were elected for the 2021-2022 calendar year: President, Carolyn Anderson; Vice President, Carol Terry; Recording Secretary, Sue Cope; Treasurer, Julie Hitchins; Corresponding Secretary, Barb Lorenzo; Chaplain, Cindy Brodin; Guard, Marcia Plett; Delegate to State Convention, Carolyn Anderson and Alternate Delegate to State Convention, Carol Terry. Mary Kenagy presented ...