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 ...

The Optimist Club of Marshalltown heard from guest speaker Julie Hitchins, executive director of the Community Foundation of Marshall County, at the Jan. 29 meeting at Legends. Hitchins clarified that each Iowa county has a Community Foundation under the umbrella of the Community Foundation of ...

To start off the New Year, the chapter met Jan. 19 at First Methodist Church. Beth Grumstrup gave the program on P.E.O. Founder’s Day celebrating its 157th anniversary. The regular business meeting followed. The hostess for the afternoon was Donna Cerka and tea committee Susan Hibbs, Jeanne ...

On Jan. 15, the Beaman American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #131, met at the Conrad Public Library to make Poppies. The ladies constructed 210 Poppies. Pictured from left around the table are: Ardelis Miller, Linda Fisher, Marla Schipper, Deanne Caputo, Deb Meyer, Danice Zern and Jane Linnenbrink.

P.E.O. Chapter BB met recently at the home of Marcia Plett with Ladonna Allison serving as co-hostess. A report of the local scholarship fundraising efforts was given. The chapter approved awarding two $1,000 scholarships to Marshalltown Senior High School women who qualify. The women must be ...