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P.E.O. Chapter BB met twice recently. The September meeting was held at the Binford House. The program was given by Marshalltown City Administrator Carol Webb who reviewed 2026 highlights so far this year. She also discussed projects that are still underway as a result of the tornado and derecho. The October meeting was held at the home of Sue Ashton where she presented a program about her many collections of Depression Glass.
P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) founded in 1869 is a nonprofit sisterhood that has helped women pursue educational goals by providing millions of dollars in educational assistance over the years by making a difference in women’s lives through six philanthropies and a foundation. Chapter BB was founded in 1897 and is the longest standing chapter in Marshalltown. The other Chapters in Marshalltown are JU/LT (merged in 2025), MJ (1971) and NU (1982). For more information about P.E.O. and Chapter BB, contact Julie Allison, president, at sadiegabe82@gmail.com.