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Rotary hears about Iowa Caucus process

The Marshalltown Rotary club greeted a new calendar year with its Tuesday luncheon at the Orpheum Black Box Theater. Bobby Shomo led with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance while January birthday and membership anniversaries were recognized by John Fink. A trio of Rotarians got some applause during the news segment presented by Todd Steinkamp. United Way Executive Nancy Steveson and campaign chairs Dennis Drager and Theron Schutte were instrumental in achieving the United Way fundraising goal this year. Greg Brown and Jacque Goodman are program chairs for January. Reed Riskedahl ...

Chapter DA wraps up nut project

Chapter DA of the National TTT Society met Monday at the Marshalltown Library. Refreshments were served by Sharon Brimmer and Jean Miller. Members enjoyed a social time. President Erma Meyer called the business meeting to order. The secretary’s reports from November and December were read and approved. The treasurer gave her report and it will be filed for audit. A thank you note was from St. Francis of Assisi Social Justice Committee thanking the chapter for the donations of nuts and fruits for the families on the churches giving tree at Christmas time. Project chairman ...

Tuesday Musical Christmas

Tuesday Musical Club members met at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 10 for a “mini-guest day” to enjoy a variety of Christmas music. Vocal, flute, harp, piano, organ and recorder music was performed. Members and guests enjoyed refreshments following served by Cindy Mack and Marilyn ...

VFW Auxiliary hosts annual Christmas party

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Post 839 met on Dec. 14, at the Post home. The meeting started at 5 p.m. There were 16 members present. Connie Kennelley, president, conducted the meeting according to the ritual. The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. The November minutes were read and approved as read. The treasurer’s report was filed for audit. The Money March was conducted. Prayer was said for the children at the VFW National Home for Children. Correspondence was from the Bob Popp, the Iowa Veteran’s Home, Camp Courageous and the VFW National Home for Children. ...

Marshalltown Men’s Choir

Matins Kiwanis were treated to a fun performance by the Marshalltown Men’s Choir. The choir also performed at the Veterans Home and The Embers on Sunday.

Binford House Board holds Christmas meeting

The Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board was hosted in the home of president David Giese and his wife, Mary. Members were treated to a brunch following the board meeting at 9 a.m. on Dec. 11. Cynthia Mansager, Sandy Short and Deb Mason were welcomed as new board members. The board expressed appreciation to the community for responding generously to the fundraising letter and supporting Christmas decor sale while attending the Holiday Stroll Open House on Nov. 23. These funds are used to protect, maintain and decorate Binford House, 110 N. Second Ave., which is ...