Life

Beta Sigma Phi discusses International Chapter

Beta Sigma Phi, Sigma Master Chapter met for lunch at Pizza Ranch on Oct. 13. President Dorothy Perry opened the meeting thanking Jan Keller and Jackie Fiscus hosting, decorating the tables with a cute pumpkins full of candy and a Scratch ticket to boot. Eight members answered roll call with "Who do you want to win the World Series?" I think Brewers won! Only one member was absent. Health reports were given with good recovery from knee surgery for one, and others just keep going "Day by Day," enjoying life. Alice Nicholson read the minutes of the last meeting, and Barb Noid gave the ...

Making A Difference Together through Chapter MJ

In following with Chapter MJ’s program theme of Making A Difference Together, Linda Havelka, executive director of CAPS (Child Adolescent & Parent Support), shared how their organization works with other programs in the county to make life less challenging for those families less fortunate. Havelka outlined the six programs CAPS implement. CAPS is there for families to help provide them with knowledge on how to be a teacher to their children and care for them effectively and provide for them adequately. A CAPS program started two years ago is Faith In Action. There are currently 11 ...

Chapter BB conducts two meetings

P.E.O. Chapter BB met twice recently. The September meeting was held at the Binford House. The program was given by Marshalltown City Administrator Carol Webb who reviewed 2026 highlights so far this year. She also discussed projects that are still underway as a result of the tornado and derecho. The October meeting was held at the home of Sue Ashton where she presented a program about her many collections of Depression Glass. P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) founded in 1869 is a nonprofit sisterhood that has helped women pursue educational goals by providing millions of ...

October Yard Of The Month honors Colemans

The Marshalltown Garden Club introduced a program to recognize local homes with attractive curb appeal. The October Yard Of The Month is the home of Jerry and Cherri Coleman at 301 S. Ninth St. Although originally from Iowa, Colemans lived in Florida for 10 years. After retirement they moved to Marshalltown to be closer to family in Iowa. One of the most noticeable features of the home is the North stone wall leading to the lower level built by the former owner. Garden Spaces are edged with brick and rock areas. Earlier seasonal blooms included lilacs, tulips, peonies, iris, ...

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MCCB Director Herring speaks to Chapter JU-LT

Located on Marsh Avenue, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service played a key role in creating a plan in the now complete Mann Wetlands Wildlife Management Area. “They designed a wetland for us,” said Marshall County Conservation Board Director Emily Herring, as she recounted the collaborative efforts of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever in the wetland-prairie restoration project of the Marshall County Conservation Board. Today, the beautiful Mann Wetlands, located south of Albion, is open to the ...