Kiwanis P.M. hears about Project 52

November 17, 2019

Kenny Lamb called the regular meeting of the 7 p.m. Kiwanis to order at Legends. As president he introduced the guest speaker Bill Clark representing Project 52 and guest Laura Thomas. Project 52 is a non-profit organization that plants seeds of hope in several ways. Most familiar to us is planting a tree in memory of a loved one on your personal property, park or church. Since its inception in 2009 they have planted 300 trees in several states. By visiting www.treees@p52.org you can nominate an honoree for a tree and Project 52 will send information to the family that includes a ...

Skit ‘Wonderful Chapter of O-Z’ at Chapter BB P.E.O.

November 17, 2019

Sandy Short hosted P.E.O. Chapter BB in her home on Monday. Julie Allison, Cindy Brodin and Mary K. Anderson served desserts including caramel cheesecake and chocolate brownies. During the regular business meeting President Sylvia Lowrance gave a report on the reciprocity meeting that was held on Oct. 28. Planning is in high gear for the Marshall County Chapters’ Christmas Tea Musical to be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 at First United Methodist Church. The program was a skit titled the “Wonderful Chapter of O-Z.” Several sisters participated in the theatrical presentation. It was an ...

24/7 DADS program at Matins Kiwanis

November 17, 2019

Matins Kiwanis Program Host Michael Sills introduced David Hicks, director of Youth & Shelter Services. Hicks spoke about 24/7 DADS which is the 11-week program furnishing a meal, books and homework helping dads become better dads. If interested, the dad needs to call 641-752-2300 to help be a ...

Voiture 568 awards nursing scholarships

November 17, 2019

The Voiture 568 of the Forty and Eight awarded nursing scholarships to seven deserving men and women. On Oct. 30, at the Marshalltown American Legion Post 46 four nurse recipients were in attendance at the award presentations. Pictured left to right in the back row: Jerry Lehtola, of Iowa ...

Chapter NU holds B.I.L. party at Tannin

November 17, 2019

P.E.O. Chapter NU Sisters recently had a social event at Tannin in Marshalltown which included their husbands as B.I.L.s (Brother-In-Laws). Pictured above left to right are social committee members who also served as hostesses Madeline Irvine, Gail Reese and Margaret Gervich. Members ...

Lioness celebrating 20 years working with KidSight

November 17, 2019

Lions District Gov. Judy Stone spoke to the Marshalltown Lioness on Nov. 11 about the upcoming 20-year anniversary of the Lions KidSight program in Iowa. Since its inception, 12,427 children have had their eyes screened in area schools and daycare facilties, with 7,343 screened by the Lioness ...