Chapter MJ of P.E.O. began the 2026 year by initiating Dr. Anne Howsare Boyens into P.E.O. at the Jan. 5 meeting. The meeting was held at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Chapter members were delighted to learn that Howsare Boyens is related to Hattie Briggs, one of the original ...

The Spinning Wheel chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Feb. 21 at the Embers. There were seven members present. Member Janice Juchems gave the program on Quilts of the Underground Railroad. She covered quilt blocks and explained how they related to the Underground Railroad. ...

Outgoing President Ann Isgrig read her annual state president’s letter and was recognized and commended for her dedicated service upon completing three years as president of Chapter JU and the combined Chapter JU-LT. Isgrig then installed the newly elected officers for the 2026-27 year and ...

Brookelyn Schlawin, executive director of the Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters, spoke to the Optimist Club of Marshalltown at its Feb. 26 meeting at Legends American Grill. Schlawin described the BBBS program in terms of how the matched Bigs and Littles can arrange to meet for their ...

The VFW 839 Auxiliary Feb. 23 meeting was held on Feb. 19 at the Post Home. President Theresa Sheperd called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies according to Ritual. Chaplain Donna Mitchem recited the opening prayer. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance ...

Marshalltown Little League was the winning project of the January meeting of 100 Women Who Care. Celsey Stevenson presented the extensive MLL renovation project that involves renewing or replacing nearly every feature of the Little League diamonds. From the vibrant blue dugouts to the ...