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“Peace Without Limits” was the theme for the 2024-25 Lions International Peace Poster competition. The Marshalltown Evening Lions hosted the Marshalltown 9MC District awards ceremony and reception at the Marshalltown Public Library. Sandra Thomae, Lenihan teacher and Marshalltown Evening Lions chairperson for the event, coordinated with Nicholas Beard, Lenihan art instructor. Judging of the nine sixth grade entries was completed prior to the evenings event. After a short verbal presentation as to what influenced the young artist renditions, the winners were announced. Wal-Mart gift cards were awarded in the varying amounts. From L-R: third Place, $20 winner Jayline Vellagomez Patlan; second Place, $30 winner Nora Staker; first Place $50 winner, Ryan Roberts. Roberts explained that his poster reflects the traditional peace sign reaching past the highest point of a mountain and through the limitless clouds with the hot air balloon floating. He was also presented a formal certificate by the 9MC District Governor, Bill Pollard, of Altoona, and congratulations by the Marshalltown Evening Lions’ President Deb Estabrook along with congratulations from all present including other Marshalltown Evening Lions Club members. Ryan’s poster will advance to the Iowa Lions International Regionals. After multiple tiers, the final Lions International 2024-2025 Peace Poster winner will be announced Feb. 1, 2025. Following the presentation of awards, refreshments were served to participants, families and friends.