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Sigma Master holds May meeting

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at Legends American Grill on May 9 with Alice Nicholson hosting. Seven members and one guest answered the opening meeting with the question “What are your plans for Mother’s Day?” Minutes of the April 11 meeting was read and approved, along with Barb Noid giving the Treasurer’s Report. She stated that $100 was sent to the Central Business District for the flowers along Main Street. Health reports were given, as one member was absent due to an injury. Also, “thinking of you” cards were signed and sent to five Members at ...

Retired School Personnel holds potluck luncheon

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met May 8 at the Marshalltown public library. A potluck luncheon was enjoyed by all members. There were 21 members and one guest present. Sarah Rosenblum, director of the library, presented the program telling about “What’s Going on at the Library.” She told about an upcoming book discussion by author Paul Nix at 6:30 p.m. on June 8. The fine-free library is open seven days a week. The newest project of the library is “MOBI,” a new book-mobile that will be visible in the community this summer. It hopes to be stopping ...

Liscomb Auxiliary holds Poppy meeting

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met at 1:30 p.m. on May 3 at President Sharon Hatch’s house in Whitten. Hatch opened the meeting. Chaplain pro-tem Toni Kinney gave the opening devotions. The Unit had four members present and a special guest Third District President Sandy Scallon from Ackley. A moment of silence for MIA/POW and deceased veterans was observed. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble were recited. Roll call was a special memory of Mother’s Day for each member. Kinney made a motion to send Iowa Veterans Home poppy maker a donation. On April ...

Marshalltown P.E.O. Chapter BB awards scholarships

“It is our pleasure to award $1,000 scholarships to Alexa McKeever, Bawi Par and Chesni Uhde,” said Ladonna Allison, chair of the local scholarship committee for Chapter BB. McKeever is the daughter of Jeremiah and Katherine McKeever. She plans on attending Iowa State University to major in event management and minor in marketing. Par is the daughter of Hoi Par. She plans on attending the University of Iowa and major in nursing. Uhde is the daughter of Kami and Chip Uhde. She will attend ISU and major in marketing and minor in event management. “These students have been on ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiates new member

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiated Kim Sogge at 1 p.m. on May 1 at the Marshalltown Public Library. There were 15 members there to witness the Ceremony of Initiation with Lisa Koester, president. It was announced that there were 10 Marshalltown High School women candidates who completed the application for the one $500 college scholarship to be given by this chapter. Koester will represent the chapter at the Iowa State P.E.O. Convention in Des Moines, June 3 and 4. The members made May Baskets to share with members and friends. Amy Stahlin was hostess and served refreshments.

Spinning Wheel hears program on human trafficking

The Spinning Wheel Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution met on April 21 with nine members and one associate member attending. Diane Hobson, chaplain pro tem opened the meeting with prayer. The Agenda was adopted. Regent Hunt read the March minutes and they were approved as read, and then appointed Marlys Ankrum as secretary pro tem. Regent Hunt reported that the May program to tour the Court House will be postponed until Fall. Regent Hunt asked for more recipes, history or pictures to be emailed to her for the cookbook. The meeting was paused so that Kraig ...