Alliance presents projects at Kiwanis

July 31, 2021

Marshalltown Kiwanians from the Noon and P.M. clubs held a joint meeting on Wednesday at Legends American Grill for lunch and a program. Amber Danielson, executive director of the Marshall County Arts and Cultural Alliance, spoke about the organization’s mission and development along with recent and upcoming endeavors in the community. The Police and Fire Departments building is receiving a new sculpture. In October, a significant piece will be placed in front of the Marshalltown Center for the performing arts at Marshalltown High School. A new concept is being implemented in ...

American Legion Auxiliary discusses many issues

July 31, 2021

A recent American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 meeting was held. The treasurer’s report was given by Amy McCready. A budget committee was appointed by President Deb Miller to form the new budget for the following year. Members of the committee are Barb Blake, Meg Sponseller, Dorothy Hellberg and McCready. They will present the proposed 2021-2022 budget at the next ALA general membership on Aug. 10. The membership report was given by Sponseller. It was reported only cash or check will be accepted in payment for membership. Members were encouraged to pay dues directly to the unit, rather ...

VFW sets programs

July 24, 2021

The Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 on Tuesday processed a batch of business topics, including final elections of officers for the 2021-2022 year. Rob Shepherd was re-elected with most of his staff, and he presided over the meeting. Among items of business Shepherd and Rick Johnson led planning toward facility repairs at the Harry C. Harter Post, including roof repair and updating outdoor signs. Johnson headed acquiring volunteers to man posts at stores for distributing small flags in the annual “Flags for Veterans Graves” program through donations from May 27 ...

VFW Auxiliary holds meeting

July 24, 2021

The VFW Auxiliary of Post 839 met at the post home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Senior Vice President, Diane Welch opened the meeting according to ritual. 10 members were present which included 6 officers. Two guests, Sandy and Sue from the IA Department were also in attendance. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. June minutes were read and approved with addition of monies and food given to the Food Box. General orders were read, and 4 Outstanding Performance Certificates for Department Programs were present to the group, which included: • Veteran & Family Support — ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT has Zoom meeting

July 24, 2021

P.E.O. Chapter LT met Monday via Zoom with eight members present. President Rhonda Miller presided as members shared updates. Lisa Koester and Joann Neven gave the program on P.E.O. project, STAR scholarship requirements for a senior woman who is planning to attend college after graduation and sponsored by a chapter. Their next meeting will be Aug. 16.

P.E.O. Chapter LT continues to meet

June 19, 2021

A P.E.O. Chapter LT Zoom meeting was held June 7, with President Rhonda Miller presiding and 12 members online. Miller was the chapter delegate to the virtual Iowa State P.E.O. Chapter Convention on June 5 and will be presenting a report at the next meeting in person on Monday at First Methodist Church. A report on Cottey College, a four-year women’s nationally ranked liberal arts college owned by the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1927 with 300 women was given Amy Stahlin. There is a staff of 41 teaching a variety of majors for baccalaureate and associate degrees. The students are ...