Life

Beta Sigma Phi opens first meeting at Dairy Queen

Club News September 16, 2023

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for its first meeting of the 2023-24 year at Dairy Queen on South Center Street at noon on Sept. 12 for lunch. President Diane Hobson hosted the meeting with the opening question: “What different food or drink did you enjoy this summer?” as eight members, two guests answered. One member was excused as she helped with the Sept. 12 voting. Secretary Alice Nicholson read the May minutes and approved. She read the invitation to the Wings of Refuge Par-Tea Party and the $50 donation was denied that was held in July. A Thank you from LaVonne ...

Liscomb Auxiliary discusses fall plans

Club News September 2, 2023

LISCOMB — Liscomb Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 met on Aug. 29 at the home of Vickie Penner in Liscomb. Roll call was answered by five ladies. Pres. Sharon Hatch called meeting to order. Chaplain Dorothy Sorensen gave opening prayer. All recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Auxiliary Preamble. Minutes of June meeting were read and approved. Treasurers report was given, no bills presented. Hatch discussed the Sept. 16 Fall Auxiliary Conference to be held at the Liscomb Community Center. Rolls and coffee will be served. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Penner explained about the Pony ...

August Chapter JU of P.E.O.

Club News August 26, 2023

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Seventeen members of Chapter JU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood attended a meeting Aug. 21 at the home of Marlys Smith with Bonnie Herbold assisting. A regular business meeting was held with President Ann Isgrig presiding. Guests included two visitors from The State Chapter who ...

American Legion Auxiliary has full schedule

Club News August 26, 2023

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 has been busy. The group hosted several concessions at the Marshalltown Fairgrounds during craft shows. The proceeds are returned to veterans and the community. Several donations were made to the Iowa Veterans Home, one to support the Little League Baseball Field Restoration project. An ALA banner will be proudly represented on the fence at the restored ballfield. Second, the Unit purchased four roasters to support facility-wide events and family functions at IVH. Third, unfortunately the Unit lost two members, donations were sent to IVH in memory ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiates new member

Club News August 12, 2023

P.E.O. Chapter LT initiated Ellen Youds on Aug. 7 at the Presbyterian Church. President Lisa Koester presided over the initiation and meeting with 13 members present. Cindy Park, a volunteer member of the Marshalltown Central Business District presented the program Downtown Business Development. This non-profit organization with Director Deb Millizer plans and executes ideas to encourage economy, design and promotion of the downtown area. This is accomplished with grants and volunteers for events such as Ridiculous Days, Holiday Stroll, Murals along with watering the hanging baskets ...