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100 Women Who Care donates to Senior Center

The Marshalltown philanthropic group, 100 Women Who Care, voted at the last meeting to donate to the renovation of the Senior Citizen Center. The center lost its home in the 2018 tornado and was also uprooted from a temporary spot in the 2020 derecho. The new location is at 207 E. Church ...

Advisor speaks at Retired School Personnel meeting

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met at the Marshalltown Public Library for a potluck lunch on Sept 20. Paul Strid, district manager of the Association Member Benefits Advisors, spoke about the various benefits for retired school personnel available from his company. President Carole Permar opened the meeting. The minutes were read and approved. Treasurer Otto Welfring reported a balance of $1105.98. Lyle Niemeyer reported the treasurer’s books had been audited and are in order. Phil Tetzloff reported on IPERS. Members were reminded to send in volunteer ...

Luncheon meeting for Beta Sigma Phi

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch at El Portal on Sept. 28 with seven members and one guest present. Two were absent. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting with the question: “Where would you like to take a road trip?” Health reports were given by several with the happy return of Dorothy Perry as she battled many stay-at-home months. Minutes were read and approved along with the treasurer’s report of just a few owing dues, stating Members at Large no longer pay dues. Caralee Hutchens will bring the Rada Cutlery catalog to the next meeting and Hobson asked ...

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 discusses fall events

The Sept. 14 meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 was held at the post home. The meeting was called to order by President Debra Miller at 6 p.m. Liz Polkiewicz gave the opening prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. There were no guests or birthdays this month. Two members were remembered as they go through medical issues. Minutes were presented by Secretary Pat McLain. Motion to approved was made by Kellie Allen and seconded by Amy McCready. Motion carried. Treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer ...

Liscomb Auxiliary talk about parade

Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met Sept. 2 at the Union Public Library with five ladies present. President Sharon Hatch called the meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening devotions. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble were recited. A moment of silence was observed for MIA/POW and deceased veterans. The secretary read minutes and it was approved. A get well card was signed by all for the Third District and Marshall County President Pat Williams. Hatch gave time during the meeting to pay dues and the secretary passed out membership cards for ...

Beta Sigma Phi holds first meeting of year

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met on Sept. 14, for the first meeting of the year at the Marshall County AG ISU Extension Office. President Diane Hobson opened the meeting with the question: “What football team is your favorite?” as seven members and one guest replied. Health concerns were given and also for those not present. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved by Alice Nicholson, recording secretary, along with the Treasurer report by Barb Noid, as she collected the $20 dues for the coming year. Caralee Hutchens distributed the Program Book she made, and ...