VFW slates Yule Party for Dec. 14
Marshalltown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 839 has selected Dec. 14 as date for its 2019 traditional Christmas Party. Rick Johnson headed discussion during Tuesday’s November meeting as a ham and turkey meal and happy hour agenda was set by Harry C. Harter Post members. Phil Gould will provide music. The brief December meeting will be held at beginning of the 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour which will precede the meal served by volunteers. Rob Shepherd, senior vice commander, presided at the meeting. Post charter was draped in memory of Robert Moore. Quartermaster Roger Dirks reported ...
VFW Auxiliary prepares for December activities
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Post 839 met on Nov. 19 at the Post home. A joint meeting was held with the Post to plan for the Christmas Party on Dec. 14. The meeting started at 6:40 p.m. There were 15 members present. Connie Kennelley, president, conducted the meeting according to the ritual. The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. The October minutes were read and corrected. The Treasurer’s report was filed for audit. The Money March was conducted. Prayer was said for the children at the VFW National Home for Children. Judy Schiebel reported 52 members contributed 160 ...
Retired school personnel hear excerpt from ‘Sister Act’
The Marshall County Retired School Personnel Association held its Nov. 18 meeting at the Fisher Community Center. The members enjoyed a program of six East Marshall students, directed by Deidra Moore, who presented an excerpt from the musical “Sister Act.” The business meeting was called to order by President Carole Permar. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and Paul Thompson led the group singing “God Bless America.” There were 25 members present. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Barb Vana. Otto Welfring gave the treasurer’s report and reported that the MCRSPA now ...
Chamber’s CEO focused on future
Marshalltown High School Principal Jacque Wyant bid farewell to November student Rotarians Zoeie Fontanini, Taylor Naughton, Emily Manis and Jack Gruening at the club’s Nov. 26 luncheon meeting. Kim Jass-Ramirez announced members will soon have the opportunity to sort and deliver the “Operation Warm” winter coats to area children. Rotarian and Marshalltown Area Chamber CEO Lynn Olberding gave the program on an organization that has served Marshalltown for more than 120 years. The Marshalltown Chamber was one of the founding members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 1912 and ...
Binford House Board elects 2020 officers and directors
The Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board who own Binford House elected 2020 officers and directors at their Nov. 14 meeting with eight members present. The 2020 officers will be Deb Mason, president; Ce Hubbard, vice president; Joann Neven, recording and corresponding secretaries, Brandi Kerwood, treasurer; Sheryl Readout, assistant treasurer. David Giese will continue on the board as past president. New directors will be Cynthia Mansager, Sandy Short, Neven, Nancy Stone and Hubbard. There are several Christmas events scheduled by various organizations during November ...