The Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board was hosted in the home of president David Giese and his wife, Mary. Members were treated to a brunch following the board meeting at 9 a.m. on Dec. 11. Cynthia Mansager, Sandy Short and Deb Mason were welcomed as new board members. The ...

The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association met Dec. 16 at the Fisher Community Center. The program was The Big House and was presented by Grace Church pastor Brent Thiessen and Dave Kester. The house was purchased by the church and is located at 110 N. Second St. Some teachers ...

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 46 hosted an appreciation dinner for the Combined Honor Guard, on Dec. 3 at the Post Home. The members of the Honor Guard provide final respects and honors for veterans and their families during all weather conditions including: heat, wind, cold, snow or even ...

P.E.O. Reciprocity with combined chapters gathered for a musical Christmas program in which Tuesday Musical presented “Expressing Christmas.” P.E.O. membership milestones were recognized during the program. Pictured are Elenor Tjossem, a 70-year member from Chapter JU and Julie Squiers, a ...

Joe Carter had some encouraging words about growth during his remarks to the Marshalltown Rotary club. The product catalog for the Marshalltown Company has grown from 16 pages to 340 pages in the last few decades. In addition to this organic growth, the company wrapped up three acquisitions ...

Each year on the second Saturday of December, is National Wreaths Across America Day. This year’s motto was “Remember, Honor and Teach.” From the Revolutionary War to present day conflicts, veterans are devoted sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers. They come ...