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Retired School Personnel hear program on The Big House

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met Dec. 16 at the Fisher Community Center. The program was The Big House and was presented by Grace Church pastor Brent Thiessen and Dave Kester. The house was purchased by the church and is located at 110 N. Second St. Some teachers live on the top floor. Its purpose is to aid elementary children with various needs and to teach the Bible. Most of the children are from Rogers because it is near. Some older students are also there to help. Groups of children rotate through programs of Bible study, homework, tutoring and ...

Combined Honor Guard appreciation dinner at Post 46

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 46 hosted an appreciation dinner for the Combined Honor Guard, on Dec. 3 at the Post Home. The members of the Honor Guard provide final respects and honors for veterans and their families during all weather conditions including: heat, wind, cold, snow or even rain. The Auxiliary also recognized spouses for their behind-the-scenes involvement, preparations and support. The evening began with a social time and fellowship at 6 p.m. and the event called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Debra Miller, American Legion Auxiliary president. Advancement of the Colors ...

P.E.O. Christmas Tea

P.E.O. Reciprocity with combined chapters gathered for a musical Christmas program in which Tuesday Musical presented “Expressing Christmas.” P.E.O. membership milestones were recognized during the program. Pictured are Elenor Tjossem, a 70-year member from Chapter JU and Julie Squiers, a ...

News from Rotary

Joe Carter had some encouraging words about growth during his remarks to the Marshalltown Rotary club. The product catalog for the Marshalltown Company has grown from 16 pages to 340 pages in the last few decades. In addition to this organic growth, the company wrapped up three acquisitions during the year. Carter has been President of Marshalltown since 1998 and said both the company and the Marshalltown community are dear to his heart. He touched on his Crosby Park project that has helped a very real housing issue, stressing that Marshalltown needs more starter homes and ...

Local Elks Lodge helps with Wreaths Across America

Each year on the second Saturday of December, is National Wreaths Across America Day. This year’s motto was “Remember, Honor and Teach.” From the Revolutionary War to present day conflicts, veterans are devoted sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers. They come from all backgrounds in life to place those lives on the line for freedom. Wreaths Across America Honors these veterans not only with the wreath-laying day, but also has a Remembrance Tree program and a WAA Museum in Maine. Wreaths were laid upon headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as ...

Kiwanis P.M. present check to MCCB

Kiwanis P.M. President Kenny Lamb, left, presents a check for $500 to Mike Stegmann for the Marshall County Conservation Board to use toward the playground equipment at Grammar Grove Park. They are hoping to raise funds toward the equipment so it can be installed in the upcoming year. The ...