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ALA Unit 46 holds February meeting

Club News February 15, 2025

Meeting was called to order at 6:09 p.m. by Deb Miller followed by the opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, standing in silence and the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary. In attendance were 18 members. Barb Blake, the McClain family and the McCready family were all mentioned in the sick call. Happy birthday was sung to two members in attendance. The guest speakers were Bob Miller and Mike Hanken, both members of the Marshalltown Combined Honor Guard. They gave a brief history of the Honor Guard and then demonstrated the Meaning of Each Fold in an American ...

Business meeting held by VFW Auxiliary

Club News February 7, 2025

The VFW Auxiliary Unit 839 held the January meeting on Jan. 28. Seven members were in attendance. President Theresa Shepherd opened the meeting at 6:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies. Opening praying was led by chaplain Donna Mitchem. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. Committee reports were as follows. Carol Ewalt reported she had sent 2,460 stamps to Stamps for the Wounded. She also had sent two veteran’s Birthday cards at Iowa Veterans Home. Diane Welch reported she had cut out 893 coupons to give to the American Auxiliary for veterans. ...

Chapter NU tours MACC

Club News February 7, 2025

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Kristine Kienzle (right), executive director of MACC, gave Chapter NU an update about the facility at the Feb. 3 meeting. It was exciting to learn the Martha-Ellen Tye Playhouse improvements were starting now and will be completed by September 2025. The group also had a ...

Herring speaks to Spinning Wheel chapter

Club News February 1, 2025

The Spinning Wheel chapter of NSDAR met on Jan. 18 at the Embers. There were nine members and one guest present. Regent Cathy Hanson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the American’s Creed. Chaplin Michelle Ankrum lead the Ritual. A short business meeting was held. Emily Herring, director of the Marshall County Conservation Board, gave the program on Marshall County Conservation news. Timmons Grove received a bathroom and shower house in 2024. The improvements also included larger campsites and tree plantings. This spring Green Castle campground will be open for ...

P.E.O. Chapters JU & LT merge

Club News February 1, 2025

The P.E.O. Members of Chapter JU and LT have merged into Chapter JU-LT with 48 members on Monday, January 20, 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Members attended from Marshalltown Chapters BB, MJ, and NU and State Center CF who are in the Marshalltown Reciprocity Group. P.E.O. members from out of town were Iowa P.E.O. State Officers who helped organize the merger since August 2024 also attended. Rachel Buresh, Decorah, Chapter GO, Iowa P.E.O. State Organizer, presided during the meeting and explained the merger process. Ann Isgrig read the history of Chapter JU (1948) while Joann Neven ...

Federation of Women’s Clubs January Board Meeting

Club News January 31, 2025

The first meeting of the Marshalltown Federation of Women’s Clubs Board Meeting was held Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m., at Binford House with Amy Feisel, president, presiding with 10 members present. Organizing board committees and efforts for the year took place. New elected members of Kathy Deines, Pete Grady, Deb Johnson and Carol McInroy were welcomed. The Passport Dining Club will start at 6 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Binford House. There are a few reservations left by calling 641-753-5450 for details. It is a fundraising event which is choice of 6 or 10 monthly meals (excluding January and ...