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Heart of Iowa Chorus hosts Guest Night

Heart of Iowa Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, is hosting a Guest Night at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Central Christian Church, 300 W. Main St., Marshalltown. Any women who love to sing are invited to join us. Use the steps on the west side of the church to enter. The chorus requests the wearing of masks while singing for the time being. The chorus recently celebrated 55 years in Marshalltown. The Heart of Iowa Chorus sings a capella, four-part harmony in barbershop style.

Third District American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference

Third District Fall Conference 2021, was opened at 9 a.m., Oct. 2, in the Radcliffe Community Center, Radcliffe, in form by PDP and Iowa’s NEC Kelly Elliott acting as Parliamentarian introduced Vice-President Sandy Scallon as resignation of President Pat Williams due to health issues. She was officially installed by Elliott. Guest State President Doris Jackson and Membership Alida Kolthoff were introduced. Roll call revealed 30 attendees. Secretary’s report was accepted as printed, with budget and treasurers reports accepted as presented. Elliott as Dept. NEC for Iowa, reported ...

Ave Maria Study Club will honor its namesake

The Ave Maria Study Club met in the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church at 1 p.m. on Sept. 20. Rose Ann Jero led the meeting with nine members and guest, Geri Best, present. The Rosary was prayed to open the meeting. In recognition of Grandparents Day on Sept. 12, all present shared a memory of their grandparents. Jean Miller led a prayer for Protection during Pandemic, written by Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Instead of outside speakers this year, the Study Club will dedicate this year to its name sake, Ave Maria, and because of the ...

Chapter JU initiates and honors members

Twenty members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Society met at the country home of Marlys Smith for a boxed lunch and business meeting at 11 a.m. on Sept. 20. New member, Kathy Duncan, was initiated and welcomed into the chapter as was transferring member Jennie Van Gundy. Bonnie Herbold, Julie ...

Laurel Auxiliary holds September meeting

On Sept. 15, the Laurel American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Laurel Legion Home with seven members present. Vice President Laura Tribbe opened the meeting with prayer. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. stood in silence for POW’s MIA’s and deceased veterans. Members recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. President LaDonna Runner took over the meeting and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The treasurers report was given and accepted for audit. It was reported that the shelter house in Apple Park had been torn ...

Kiwanis Clubs receive Senior Citizens Center update

Marshalltown Kiwanians from the “Noon” and P.M. clubs met on Sept. 23 at Legends American Grill for lunch and a program. P.M. president-elect Gary Mason opened the meeting at noon and led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence. Ann Kent, program chair, introduced April Long, ...