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 during the year. Carter has been President of Marshalltown since 1998 and said both the company and the Marshalltown community are dear to his heart. He touched on his Crosby Park project that has helped a very real housing issue, stressing that Marshalltown needs more starter homes and ...
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 from all backgrounds in life to place those lives on the line for freedom. Wreaths Across America Honors these veterans not only with the wreath-laying day, but also has a Remembrance Tree program and a WAA Museum in Maine. Wreaths were laid upon headstones at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as ...
Kiwanis P.M. President Kenny Lamb, left, presents a check for $500 to Mike Stegmann for the Marshall County Conservation Board to use toward the playground equipment at Grammar Grove Park. They are hoping to raise funds toward the equipment so it can be installed in the upcoming year. The ...
LAUREL — On Nov. 20, The Harold McBroom American Legion Auxiliary #635 met at the Post Home with Vice President LaDonna Runner calling the meeting to order in forum. There were seven members present and one guest. The Chaplain opened the meeting in prayer. Members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance , stood in silence in memory of POW/MIAs and deceased veterans and recited the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read and accepted for audit. Report on the community supper that the American ...
Chapter DA of the National TTT Society held its December meeting and Holiday party at Glenwood Place on Dec. 3. Members enjoyed a lunch provided by Glenwood Place. Members were gifted with a Personalized Christmas Ornament, decoration and peanut brittle provided by Erma Meyer and Sharon Brimmer. Project chairman Brimmer reported on the nut sales. Things are going well. The chapter will have a table at the craft sale at the Marshalltown Fairgrounds on Dec. 8. The nuts and dried fruit will still be available at Stucky’s Vacuum while supplies last. Members discussed Christmas gifts ...
