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American Legion Auxiliary has full schedule

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 has been busy. The group hosted several concessions at the Marshalltown Fairgrounds during craft shows. The proceeds are returned to veterans and the community. Several donations were made to the Iowa Veterans Home, one to support the Little League Baseball Field Restoration project. An ALA banner will be proudly represented on the fence at the restored ballfield. Second, the Unit purchased four roasters to support facility-wide events and family functions at IVH. Third, unfortunately the Unit lost two members, donations were sent to IVH in memory ...

August Chapter JU of P.E.O.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Seventeen members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood attended a meeting Aug. 21 at the home of Marlys Smith with Bonnie Herbold assisting. A regular business meeting was held with President Ann Isgrig presiding. Guests included two visitors from The State Chapter who ...

Chapter JU has sharing activity

Twelve members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood attended the Aug. 7 meeting at the home of Ann Isgrig. President Isgrig held a business meeting followed by a sharing and learning activity. State visitor will attend the next meting to be held Aug. 17 at the home of Marlys Smith; members are encouraged to attend.

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiates new member

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiated Ellen Youds on Aug. 7 at the Presbyterian Church. President Lisa Koester presided over the initiation and meeting with 13 members present. Cindy Park, a volunteer member of the Marshalltown Central Business District presented the program Downtown Business Development. This non-profit organization with Director Deb Millizer plans and executes ideas to encourage economy, design and promotion of the downtown area. This is accomplished with grants and volunteers for events such as Ridiculous Days, Holiday Stroll, Murals along with watering the hanging baskets ...

VFW Auxiliary hosts June meeting

The June general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met on June 20 at the post home. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz followed by the Opening Ceremonies according to ritual. There were 10 members present, seven were officers. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited led by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. The May minutes and General Orders were read by Secretary Theresa Shepherd. The minutes were approved as read. General Correspondence: Auxiliary Focus Memo; a thank you note for a ...

Chapter MJ awards Star Scholarship

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO P.E.O. Iowa Chapter MJ announceS that Tarryn Bell, of Marshalltown High School, has been awarded the P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, one of six international philanthropy projects of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior woman who ...