Outgoing President Ann Isgrig read her annual state president’s letter and was recognized and commended for her dedicated service upon completing three years as president of Chapter JU and the combined Chapter JU-LT. Isgrig then installed the newly elected officers for the 2026-27 year and ...
Brookelyn Schlawin, executive director of the Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters, spoke to the Optimist Club of Marshalltown at its Feb. 26 meeting at Legends American Grill. Schlawin described the BBBS program in terms of how the matched Bigs and Littles can arrange to meet for their ...
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 lead by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. There were 11 members and one guest Mary Milligan. Secretary Linda Fuller presented the minutes of January meeting and read the General Orders. There was no correspondence this month. Deb Miller gave the Treasurer report. The report was approved subject to ...
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 ...
