Chapter MJ of P.E.O. began the 2026 year by initiating Dr. Anne Howsare Boyens into P.E.O. at the Jan. 5 meeting. The meeting was held at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Chapter members were delighted to learn that Howsare Boyens is related to Hattie Briggs, one of the original ...
The March 2 meeting of Chapter NU was held in the Arts and Culture Alliance space at 126 W. Main St., Marshalltown. Amber Danielson, Arts and Culture Alliance director, enlightened the group about the City of Marshalltown Arts and Culture Master Plan, variety of art happenings within the space ...
The Spinning Wheel chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Feb. 21 at the Embers. There were seven members present. Member Janice Juchems gave the program on Quilts of the Underground Railroad. She covered quilt blocks and explained how they related to the Underground Railroad. ...
Brookelyn Schlawin, executive director of the Heart of Iowa Big Brothers Big Sisters, spoke to the Optimist Club of Marshalltown at its Feb. 26 meeting at Legends American Grill. Schlawin described the BBBS program in terms of how the matched Bigs and Littles can arrange to meet for their ...
The VFW 839 Auxiliary Feb. 23 meeting was held on Feb. 19 at the Post Home. President Theresa Sheperd called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies according to Ritual. Chaplain Donna Mitchem recited the opening prayer. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. There were 11 members and one guest Mary Milligan. Secretary Linda Fuller presented the minutes of January meeting and read the General Orders. There was no correspondence this month. Deb Miller gave the Treasurer report. The report was approved subject to ...
Marshalltown Little League was the winning project of the January meeting of 100 Women Who Care. Celsey Stevenson presented the extensive MLL renovation project that involves renewing or replacing nearly every feature of the Little League diamonds. From the vibrant blue dugouts to the ...
