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Spinning Wheel Chapter, DAR, hears of Salvation Army history

The Spinning Wheel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Marshalltown Public Library at 1 p.m. on Nov. 18. The program for the meeting began with Lieutenant Christopher Nicholai from the Marshalltown Salvation Army speaking on the History of the Salvation Army from its’ beginning and the history of the Red Kettle, with the ringing of bells to get attention to get donations that helped fund its mission of sharing the gospel, feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and helping many to overcome addictions. From its beginning by William and Catherine Booth in ...

Modern Woodsman donate to Albion baseball

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO On Nov. 12, the Schiebel and McRill families received a matching fund of $2,500 on behalf of the Albion Baseball Association from the Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 385. They held a spaghetti dinner on Oct. 15 in Albion to raise money for the Albion Baseball Association. ...

Elks donate to Iowa Veterans Home

The Marshalltown Elks Lodge worked with the Iowa Elks Association to receive a grant for the Iowa Veterans Home for $10,069 that was presented to them recently. Pictured is Larry Kelley, Laurel Degelau and Cheryl Jost-Kelley, ER.

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 holds October meeting

The October 2022 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on Oct. 20. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz, followed by the opening ceremonies according to the ritual. There were nine members present and one visitor. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the opening prayer. The September minutes and General Orders were read. The minutes stood approved as read. There was no general correspondence. Treasurer Deb Miller gave the Treasurer’s Report. It was read and accepted pending audit. One bill was presented for pizza and ...

Ave Maria Study Club members challenged to write faith story

The Ave Maria Study Club met at 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 in the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church. The meeting started with praying the Rosary for members’ intentions, including prayers for the four youth from the community who lost their lives in the tragic car accident recently, as well as for families and friends, and for the priests from St. Francis Parish, that they be given the strength needed to lead and bring comfort to these families and friends in their grief. Also prayed for on that Veterans Day were all Veterans, as well as for all deceased members of Ave Maria Study Club. ...

Marshalltown VFW sets yule party

Wrapping up 2022 yearend commitments came before Marshalltown VFW Post 839 at Tuesday’s November meeting. Tops among topics came the annual Christmas party updated to Dec. 9. On that date for Harry C. Harter Post members, only by registering before it, according to Commander Rob Shepherd hours include Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., preceded by a short meeting at 4:30 p.m. A “tip jar” will be available during Happy Hour. Delmar Roberts and Rick Johnson led discussion about choice of ham or turkey with mashed potatoes and other side items. Other subjects included patching a ...