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Retired School Personnel hold April meeting

The MCRSPA met April 17 at the Marshalltown Public Library. The group played a social charades/mixer to start the day before enjoying spring themed treats. There were 22 members present. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Barb Vana. Minutes of the March meeting were read by Rita Smith. Otto Welfring gave the treasurer’s report stating that there were no outstanding bills, and the membership remains at 72. Under old business, Phil Tetzloff reported that IPERS is calm, and there was no significant news to report. He also said that Marshall County is one of the most ...

Conrad Auxiliary starts poppy campaign

CONRAD — The Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Post #681 will kick off its annual Poppy Campaign on May 1. The campaign will be conducted throughout May with post members distributing poppies door-to-door and with poppies available in several Conrad businesses, leading up to Memorial Day. The American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in 1921 following World War I, making the poppy a symbol of freedom and the blood sacrificed by troops in wartime. The use of the poppy comes from the poem “In Flanders Fields” which refers to the poppies that sprang up over ...

Evening Lions donate to Sheriff’s K9 fund

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Ben Veren and members of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department collect a check for $505 from the Marshalltown Evening Lion’s popcorn sales from last week at Hy-Vee. Connie and Richard Kennelley presented the check to help fund the K-9 Fund for a police dog. The ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT visits House of Compassion

P.E.O. Chapter LT visited the House of Compassion ar 1 p.m. on April 3 with 12 members in attendance with Lisa Koester, president presiding. Chad Hammer, executive director, share current service offerings of the Soup Kitchen, Supply Closet, Client Services of limited financial assistance for specific needs and JobPath Program, Financial Literacy classes, along with Special Programing of Marshalltown Community College Scholarships, Adopt a Family at Christmas, English as a Second Language and ISU Extension weekly education food, nutrition and smart shopping classes. Members shared items ...

Chapter BB hears story on Jessie Binford

Eleven members of Chapter BB, P.E.O met April 17 at the Binford House. Julie Hitchins served as hostess with Jean Brennecke and Sue Cope serving as co-hostesses. Before the meeting, Mary Giese presented an informative program about the life of Jessie Binford. She was a daughter of Thaddeus and Angelica Binford, who built the historic Binford House in 1874. Jessie was a famous activist and social worker for 60 years in Chicago, intervening for children and women. In retirement she returned to Marshalltown, passing away when she was 90. LaDonna Allison gave the annual auditing ...

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 holds April meeting

The April 2023 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on April 18. 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 nine members present, each of whom was officers. There were no guests present and no applications for new members. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the Opening Prayer. The May 2023 minutes and General Orders were read by Secretary Theresa Shepherd. The minutes stood approved, with no corrections made. General Correspondence: A Thank You ...