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Program on Red Wing pottery shared at Chapter BB

The regular business meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BB was held on Oct. 18 in the home of Sandy Short with Jean Brennecke and Sue Cope as co-hostesses. President Carolyn Anderson welcomed P.E.O. visitors Jan Young, a member of CF in State Center and Bailey Rarick from Chapter JY in Des Moines. It was announced that Patricia Brolin-Ribi has been installed as the new International P.E.O. president for the 2021-23 biennium. Brolin-Ribi urges chapters to concentrate on the two tenants of P.E.O.: 1. Its mission of support for women’s education through Projects and 2. Its hallmark of loving ...

Evening Lions begins KidSight screenings

The Marshalltown Evening Lions is beginning screening preschool and kindergarten children in the Marshalltown area using the Iowa Lions KidSight program. Two computer-like machines, shown here, with left to right, Leon Hiracheta, Teresa Ingold (chairperson), Ron Estabrook and Tim Fienup are ...

Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary presented with award plaques

The Gladbrook Legion Auxiliary was presented four Central Division Award Plaques. Pictured from left to right are: Lisa Reinhard, National Americanism Award; Jeanne Paustian, National Children and Youth Award; PNP Nik Clapp, National Security Award and then posthumously, Jodi Betts, Poppy, ...

Beta Sigma Phi collects for special projects

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at Legends on Oct. 12. Nine members and two guests opened the meeting answering the question: “What is your favorite fall color?” President Diane Hobson thanked Bonnie Speas for hosting. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, along with Barb Noid giving the treasurer’s report stating all but one dues not paid. Health reports were given by those present and absent also, as Dorothy Perry receives calls from those to be excused. Stamps were collected and will be sent to the Wounded Warriors. Hobson indicated that ...

Tuesday Musical announces Guest Day

Local musician and author Deborah Nuss will present a guest day program as part of Tuesday Musical Club’s outreach to the public. Nuss is a published composer and author, taught music in the Marshalltown Community School District for many years and has often performed locally. Nuss’s ...

Gladbrook Auxiliary hosts October meeting

GLADBROOK — The Gladbrook Auxiliary held its regular meeting in the Memorial Building on the rainy day of Oct. 11. President Jeanne Paustian opened the meeting with all repeating the Pledge to the flag and prayer by Chaplain Joyce Swangel. Seven officers answered roll call. A Memorial Service by Paustian and Swangel was held for Poppy Chairman and member Jodi Betts who passed away and was laid to rest in Waterloo’s Memorial Gardens on Oct 2. The charter was draped by Past National President Nik Clapp. The minutes were read and approved. No treasurers report noted. The Auxiliary ...