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P.E.O. Chapter JU-LT hears about Emergency Food Box

Cindy Staron spoke to P.E.O. Chapter JU-LT about the Emergency Food Box which has been operating for 40 years for Marshall County residents. The current address is 107 N. First St., for those in need to come once a month for balanced diet needs based on non-discriminatory guidelines. Food items can be donated as well as volunteering to help. Ann Isgrig, co-president, presided during the 1 p.m. meeting on April 7 at the Trinity Lutheran Church with 27 members attending. Sharon Jensen gave the report on the JU-LT local scholarship application due April 18 with the two women selected to ...

TTT observes Founders Day, talks camp & golf tournament

Prior to the April meeting of Iowa ET of the National TTT Society, members observed Founders Day in honor of the six Mount Pleasant women who dreamed and then organized what has become a nation-wide charitable society. According to the historical script used in the ceremony, in June, 1911, they met to celebrate their friendships, but imbued in the society a loftier purpose, that of charity – and in the 114 years since, providing summer camping opportunities for 10-year-old local girls has become the sole mission of the organization. Sue Cope, president, led the ceremony, and members ...

100 Women Who Care to meet April 24

The Marshalltown philanthropic group 100 Women Who Care voted at its last meeting to donate to the Homelessness Task Force. The $14,500 donation has been used to help individuals and families with rental assistance, rental deposits and hotel accommodations for fire victims, according to Kendra ...

Cross and Raue present program to Evening Lions

The Marshalltown Evening Lions recently welcomed Marshalltown Fire Chief Chris Cross and Captain Curtis Raue to its monthly meeting. They were guest speakers and received the funds raised by the Marshalltown Evening Lions for a new fully equipped Fast Rescue Board for the Marshalltown Fire ...

Chapter NU installs officers

P.E.O. Chapter NU installed officers for 2025-26 on March 3 at Hope United Methodist Church during its regular business meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Beth Grumstrup, Chaplin and co-treasurer; Deb Ruddick, co-guard; Mary Stevens, president; Martha Brestel, co-treasurer; Tina Nelson, ...

Chapter MJ, P.E.O. elects officers for 2025-26

Officers for the 2025-26 program year of Chapter MJ of P.E.O. were installed at the chapter’s March 3 regular meeting, held at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center. The officers are as follows: Bethany Currie, president; Kristin Meyer, vice president; Jennifer Allison, recording secretary; ...