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VFW Auxiliary Post 839 makes holiday plans

The October 2021 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home and opened at 6:37 p.m. on Oct. 21. Betty Needs, president, led opening ceremonies according to Ritual. Five officers and two members answered roll call. Special guest Kathy McDonald, Iowa Third District VFW Auxiliary president was also in attendance. The opening prayer was given by Conductress Linda Fuller in the absence of Chaplain, Liz Polkiewicz. There we no birthdays and two members were noted on the sick call list. An update was given on a member who encountered a leg injury, she is ...

Liscomb Legion Auxiliary plans for Veterans Day

LISCOMB — The Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the Union Library with four members present. President Sharon Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave devotions followed by a moment of silence for MIA/POWs and deceased veterans. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble. A thank-you note was received from BCLUW Middle School staff for the goody sacks given by the Unit. The Veterans Day Nov. 11 program will be at the Liscomb Community Center. The Unit will provide lunch after the program. The next meeting ...

Sigma Master hosts November meeting

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met on Nov. 9 at Mama DiGrados Pizza and Pasta for lunch with eight members and two guests. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking Elaine Fiscus for hosting. Alice Nicholson took roll call asking the question: “What are your plans for Thanksgiving?” Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, along with Barb Noid giving the treasurer report. Health reports were given as announcement of a sudden family death of an absent member. Service project with food for the pantries has been a huge success as is emptied quite fast. ...

Deborah Nuss performs at Tuesday Musical

Deborah Nuss was the featured artist at the Tuesday Musical Club Guest Day held Oct. 26 at First Presbyterian Church. Guests enjoyed hearing Deb’s original poetry and songs followed by specially paired hymns and songs. Light refreshments provided by Colette Benge and Marsha Bristley followed ...

Marshall County Ike’s hold October board meeting

The meeting of the Marshall County Ike’s Board was opened at 6:05 p.m. on Oct. 13 with a recitation of the Ike’s pledge. Thirteen members were present. The August Minutes were reviewed and a motion to approve them was made by Ed Moore and seconded by Bob Backes. The board approved. The August Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Dick Kelly and seconded by Lana Bradstream. The board approved. The September Treasurers Report was reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Chuck Strobbe and seconded by Backes. The board approved. Backes reported ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT make meeting plans for 2022

P.E.O. Chapter LT met at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Marshalltown Public Library with Rhonda Miller, president, presiding with 13 members present. They made plans for the 2022 officers, committees and meetings responsibilities. Plans were also made to host the social time at the 1 p.m., Dec. 6 meeting, for the Tuesday Musical Concert with the other chapters at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Changes made at the 2021 Virtual P.E.O. International Convention were highlighted and discussed. Fall refreshments of pumpkin bars, candy and nuts with tea and coffee were served by ...