Nancy Vellinga-Burke (standing), Director of Operations at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center, presented a program on the history, purpose, renovation work and future vision for this remodeled and historic building in our community to members of the 20th Century Club on Jan. 23 at the MACC.

The February 2023 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on Feb. 22. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz, followed by the opening ceremonies according to the ritual. There were 11 members present, nine of whom were ...

P.E.O. Chapter CF is sponsoring a women’s event on March 4 at the Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center. The event is from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and begins with a brunch, followed by a keynote speech by Shelley Goecke. Her speech is entitled “Finding your Fireflies” and focuses on gratitude. ...

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met Feb. 13 at the Marshalltown Public Library. Diane and Keith Oleson presented a program with pictures and narration about a trip to Norway last summer. Highlights of the sixteen day trip included a bus trip through the many fiords, ...

St. Patrick Study Club of St. Francis of Assisi Parish met Feb. 14 at Tremont on Main for a Valentine luncheon and social with seven members present. A Valentine card was signed by all for Barb Ytzen, who is currently unable to attend meetings.  A short business meeting was held with plans ...

Ave Maria Study Club met at Mama DeGrado’s on Feb. 13 to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. The Study Club and guests gathered for dinner out at Mama DeGrado’s to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with 16 members and three guests in attendance. They began with a prayer before the meal. There ...