VFW Auxiliary to donate money

January 16, 2021

The VFW Auxiliary meeting on Jan. 6 was called to order according to the rituals by Connie Kennelley, president. Fifteen members were present and answered roll call. The December minutes were read and approved. Sarah Johnston, Treasurer, gave the treasurer’s report and it was approved. Bills were presented, Deloris Clayton motioned to approve payment of bills, second by Liz Polkiewicz, motion carried. Correspondence and thank you notes were read from the National Children’s Home, Camp Courageous, IVH, Cynthia Bruster and Joann Fuller family. There were 1,524 coupons collected ...

Evening Lions inducts new members

January 9, 2021

The Marshalltown Evening Lions met on January 6th and inducted three new members--all sponsored by Leon Hiracheta. Pictured are new members inducted at the Elmwood Country Club are Daisy and Cory Strait, sponsor Leon Hiracheta, and new member, Roger Drummer.

Rotary Club of Marshalltown presents Paul Harris & Kenneth Britnall awards

January 9, 2021

The Rotary Club of Marshalltown presented the Paul Harris and Kenneth Brintnall Awards to selected members at its holiday meeting on Dec. 15. Rotary member Dennis Drager presented the Paul Harris Fellow Awards, given in honor of Paul Harris who founded Rotary in 1905. Members or non-members who have provided a cumulative gift of $1,000 or more to the Rotary International Foundation earn a recognition pin. Once established as a Paul Harris Fellow, recipients receive milestone awards for each additional $1,000 gift by adding sapphires and rubies to their pin. Drager announced Jerry ...

Finders receives Quilt of Valor

December 5, 2020

Lynn J. Finders served two years in the United States Army as a SP4-MC20 in a mortar platoon in Vietnam. After returning to the United States, he was a demolition expert for trainees in Fort Benning, Ga. His unit participated in many battles. Pictured are he and Julie McNair who pieced, ...

Hauschildt and Poling awarded Quilts of Valor

December 5, 2020

Army veterans and brother in laws were awarded a quilt of Valor at the home of cousin Marvis Drew. Allan Hauschildt and Keith Poling served during Vietnam. Hauschildt’s quilt — Stars and Stripes — was pieced by Cheryl Kupka and quilted by Marybeth Pusillo. Poling’s Army Panel quilt was ...

Elks donate to YSS

November 28, 2020

Accepting the check from Marshalltown Elks Lodge 312 is Darcy Anderson from Youth & Shelter Services. She works with youth who are 17 and older aging out of the foster care system to make sure their needs are met.