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Ave Maria Study Club closes year with May Crowning

The Ave Maria Study Club held its May 13 meeting in the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church featuring a May Crowning where a statue of Mary is crowned with a garland or crown of flowers honoring her as “the Queen of May.” There were 13 members and two guests in attendance. Acting President Rose Ann Jero led the meeting. Refreshments followed the May Crowning served by hostesses Thonia Chua, Gerry Best and Betty Pieper. Jero then gave a summary of club happenings during the last year, followed by several members sharing a favorite image of Mary with the group. Plans were made for the ...

Marshalltown VFW installs officers

Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 installed officers for the coming new year’s session and set plans for a host of activities during Tuesday’s May meeting. Installing officer Rick Johnson through rituals installed the following staff, dominated by Vietnam War veterans: Rob Shepherd, commander; Pete Dumer, senior vice commander; Russ Rosenburger, junior vice; Roger Dirks, quartermaster; Larry Tuttle, adjutant; Gary Scott, chaplain; Steve Hyde, judge advocate; Mike Culp, 3-year trustee; Jerry Kremer, 2-year trustee; Laurel Degelau, 1-year trustee and Rick Johnson, ...

YMCA-YWCA senior programs presented at MCRSPA meeting

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met April 11 at the Marshalltown Library. The program was presented by Angie Paxon. It was “YMCA Senior Opportunities and Parkinson’s Disease.” One opportunity is Rock Steady Boxing which can enhance the quality of life for those with Parkinson’s for both men and women. Other activities offered are book club, hobby crafts, line dancing, aquatic activities, modified exercise groups and pickle ball. The meeting was called to order by Carole Permar. Minutes were read by Barb Vana. Treasurer, Otto Welfring, gave the ...

Essay Contest winner honored at Optimist Club meeting

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Levi Reynolds, a Lenihan Intermediate School fifth grade student, was the local winner of the Optimist International Essay Contest, sponsored by the Optimist Club of Marshalltown. Reynolds read aloud his essay entitled “How Does an Optimist Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” ...

Ave Maria Study Club holds April meeting

The Ave Maria Study Club met on April 8 with Acting President Rose Ann Jero leading the meeting. The meeting opened with praying the Rosary led by Jean Miller for members unable to attend due to health issues and for the people suffering in war-torn Ukraine. Refreshments followed served by hostesses Helen Ramsey, Joan Studts and Carol Paxon. The program was a follow-up discussion to the “Pay it Forward” program from the March meeting led by Studts and Ramsey with members telling of the reactions they received to the acts of kindness or unexpected expressions of appreciation to ...

Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary makes April plans

GLADBROOK — The wind has finally gotten tired and is quiet making for a beautiful spring day with sunshine and warmer temperatures. President Jeanne opened the meeting with flags in place and Sue Koster, acting chaplain, offering prayer on April 11. Taps followed. Four officers answered roll call with nine total attending. The Auxiliary charter was draped in memory of four loyal members lost this year, Sandra Raum, Bonnie Johannsen, Irene Alvestad and Mavis Nelson. Memorial donation was given for each to the Gladbrook Library. As the District Junior Conference scheduled for April 3 ...