Life

VFW Auxiliary Post 839 holds March meeting

Club News April 1, 2023

The March 2023 general membership meeting of the VFW Auxiliary Post 839 met at the post home on March 21. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Liz Polkiewicz, followed by the opening ceremonies according to the ritual. There were eight members present, and each of the members are officers. There was one guest present. Chaplain Donna Mitchem gave the Opening Prayer. The February minutes and General Orders were read by Secretary Theresa Shepherd. The minutes stood approved with no corrections made. General correspondence: An invitation celebrating 10 years of the ...

Rotary distributes weighted blankets

Club News March 20, 2023

Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self.” A recent service project for the Rotary Club of Marshalltown was to purchase weighted lap blankets for preschool classrooms in the Marshalltown Community School District. Education and Literacy is one of the seven focus areas for Rotary. It knows ...

Ave Maria Study Club hears program on Pope John Paul I

Club News March 18, 2023

The March 10 meeting was held in the Madonna Room at St. Henry Church with 13 members present. Co-President RoseAnn Jero opened by giving the group an Irish Blessing. The group then prayed the Rosary led by Co-President Sandy Good. Lunch was served by Co-Hostesses Kathy Slater and Dianne Maile. The program “Popes of the Past” was given by Betty Pieper, featuring Pope John Paul I, known as the Smiling Pope. He was born in 1912 to a very poor but hardworking family in northern Italy. He was an excellent student but full of mischief. Having a deep faith, he felt the desire to be a ...

P.E.O. Chapter LT Installs 2023-24 officers

Club News March 18, 2023

P.E.O. Chapter LT met at 1 p.m. on March 6 at the Marshalltown Public Library with Lisa Koester, president, presiding with 10 members. The 2023-24 officers present were installed by past president, Joann Neven. They are Koester, president; Rhonda Miller, vice president; Sharon Jensen, recording secretary; Corresponding Secretary, Jana Latham; Christin Hobson, treasurer; Rita Smith, chaplain; Anne Paullus, assistant chaplain; Amy Stahlin, guard; Mary Miller, assistant guard. Koester is editing a monthly chapter member newsletter. The 2023-24 year books were distributed by ...

Beta Sigma Phi elects officers

Club News March 18, 2023

Sigma Master Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi met for lunch on March 14 at El Portal. Eight members and two guests were present and answered Roll Call to: “Are you ready for winter to end?” President Diane Hobson opened the meeting thanking Bonnie Speas for hosting. Minutes of the February meeting were read and approved along with the Treasurer’s report given. Election of officers was a discussion, and Caralee Hutchens made a motion to retain the same President, Secretary and Treasurer and a second was made by Jan Keller. Hobson then asked Barb Noid if she wished to continue as ...

Taylor’s Maid-Rite history at 20th Century Club

Club News March 11, 2023

On Feb. 27, the 20th Century Club had Sandy Short, of Taylor’s Maid-Rite, share her stories of the history of the iconic restaurant located here in Marshalltown. The meeting, of almost 40 women, was held at the newly renovated Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center at 709 S. Center St. She ...