Lions District Gov. Judy Stone spoke to the Marshalltown Lioness on Nov. 11 about the upcoming 20-year anniversary of the Lions KidSight program in Iowa. Since its inception, 12,427 children have had their eyes screened in area schools and daycare facilties, with 7,343 screened by the Lioness ...
Twenty-five members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church for a business meeting and its annual bazaar. Monies raised in the silent auction are distributed yearly to the various educational projects of the society. Hostess Margaret Johnson arranged the event and served with the tea committee of Debbie Morgan and Sheryl Thomas. Two new members, Paula Aalfs and Ann Isgrig, were presented their emblems during the business meeting. Several members outlined steps for nominating candidates for various scholarships provided yearly by the organization. ...
CONRAD — Conrad American Legion Auxiliary Unit #681 met at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 at the Conrad Legion Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Sue Kitzman with 13 members and officers present. Following opening exercises a door prize drawing was held and won by Bev Rabbitt. Kitzman then introduced new member LaRue Reed. Each member present introduced themselves and told a bit about their affiliation with ALA. Reed was presented her ALA pin by Mary Ann Miller. Secretary Sarah Kitzman called roll which was answered by five officers, followed by the minutes of the September ...
Executive Director Nancy Steveson and Co-Chairs Dr. Theron Schutte and Dr. Dennis Drager informed the Matins Kiwanis about the Marshalltown Area United Way campaign. So far, $450,000 has been raised toward the goal of $780,000 that is used to support 27 agencies providing critical human services.
The Tuesday Musical Club recently contributed $400 to Marshalltown High School to cover the cost of one new band uniform. Shown next to the uniform at left is Brett Umthun, band instructor at MHS, Mary Giese, club president (center) and Karen Engesser, club treasurer.
The Noon Optimist Club of Marshalltown met at the Orpheum on Oct. 24 with President Brian Batterson presiding. Rev. Michael Herschberger gave the invocation followed with the Pledge of Allegiance. One guest attended. Greg DeSaulniers provided the community calendar of events for the upcoming week. Hershberger updated members on the Avenue of Flags project. The Noon Optimist Club will sub-contract two flag routes from the Morning Optimist Club for the Veterans Day flag holiday on Nov. 11. All volunteer spots are filled for the holiday. Jim Grimmius introduced the guest speakers from ...
