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Fraternal Order of Police benefits from Kiwanis P.M. donation

The Fraternal Order of Police which oversees Shop with a COP among other events received a check for $500 from the Kiwanis P.M. club. Pictured representing the Kiwanis P.M. are: Peggy Lamb, Ann Kent, Candy Baker, Martha Edgeton, Officer Paul Heitman and Gary Mason, president of Kiwanis P.M.

Conrad Auxiliary observes Veterans Day

CONRAD — Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit #681 met at 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the Conrad Legion Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Sue Kitzman with 10 members and officers present. The Unit recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Chaplain Mary Ann Miller led the group in prayer followed by members reciting in unison the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Opening exercises closed by singing “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by Miller. Following the door prize drawing won by Darlene Reece, Secretary Sarah Kitzman called roll answered by ...

Elks Lodge holds its annual memorial service

The first Sunday in December is designated as “Elks Memorial Day.” This is a day aside for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks all across America to hold a program to honor those members who have passed before us. It is a day of remembrance that we as Elk, hold very dear to our hearts. Emblematic of these departed members are three plants: the sweet Forget-Me-Not, typifying charity, which teaches us to remember only the good that has been done; the Amaranth, emblem of immortality, the just reward of true and upright lives; the clinging ivy, symbol of brotherly love. ...

Chapter NU initiates new member

Mary Stevens, center, was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter NU on Dec. 2. Pictured with Stevens are sponsors Jackie Mason, left and Gail Reese. Sponsor Mary Douds was unable to attend. Besides initiation, a regular business meeting was conducted and program given on P.E.O. Bed and ...

CAPS receives donation from Kiwanis P.M.

Child Abuse Prevention Services received a $300 donation from the Kiwanis P.M. club. Pictured are CAPS Program Director and Marshall County Drug Endangered Children Alliance Coordinator Nikki Hartwig, Kiwanis P.M. members: Ann Kent, Gary Mason, Martha Edgeton, Candy Baker, Peggy Lamb and CAPS ...

Rotary presents the Kenneth Brintnall Award

Carol Hibbs is the recipient of the 2019 Kenneth Brintnall Award, the highest Rotary honor bestowed on a member of the Marshalltown club. A recognized leader and advocate, Hibbs exemplifies the club’s motto of “Service Above Self” to the Marshalltown Rotary Club and community.