VFW Auxiliary holds July meeting

July 25, 2020

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Post 839 met on July 16 at the post home. The meeting started at 6 p.m. with 11 members present. Connie Kennelley, president, conducted the meeting according to the ritual and the Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. The minutes were read from the previous meeting on June 18; corrections were made and approved. Doris Lemker, gave the treasurer’s report and a motion was made by Delores Clayton to accept the treasurer’s report pending audit, seconded by Liz Polkiewicz, motion carried. Communications report was given by Linda Fuller. June’s ...

Marshall County public health nurse addresses Rotarians

July 25, 2020

Following a time of fellowship with pianist Arlene Selby providing background music, Rotary President Mary Giese welcomed Marshalltown Rotarians to its noon gathering at the Elmwood Country Club on July 14. Members attended both in person and via Zoom. The club welcomed Texas Rotarian Amy Fowler who is visiting Marshalltown on business. John Fink provided the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Among the celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries, it was noted that Rotarian Dean Elder has been with the Marshalltown club for 43 years. Todd Steinkamp provided a summary of ...

Quilts of Valor presented to three in Garwin

July 11, 2020

GARWIN — Three Garwin area men were presented with a Quilt of Valor during ceremonies at the Garwin City Park. Alan Kouba, Robert Kienzle and Stephen Kienzle were honored. Marvis Drew, President of the Central Iowa Quilt Sew-ciety was on hand to help with the presentations, as was State Rep. ...

VFW Auxiliary installs officers

July 11, 2020

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Officers for the 2020-21 VFW Auxiliary were installed at the June meeting. Pictured from left to right are: front row, seated, Connie Kennelley, president; middle row, Linda Tasler, junior vice president; Diane Welch, treasurer; Liz Polkiewicz, chaplain; Carol Ewalt, ...

VFW Auxiliary honors members

July 11, 2020

Three members were recently honored for their 30 plus years of loyal service to the VFW Auxiliary at the June meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Deloris Clayton, Linda Tasler and Doris Lemker.

Rotary passes the gavel

July 4, 2020

Jim Goodman is seen passing the Marshalltown Rotary Club gavel to incoming President Mary Giese. Goodman was recognized for his steady handed leadership over the past 12 months at the club’s June 30 meeting. Giese noted that she is privileged to serve and is looking forward to uniting the ...