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Legion Auxiliary concludes three busy months

Club News October 22, 2022

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46 have been busy the past three months. August guests were Yessenia Alvarez-Zamora and Leslie Rangel who attended this past summers Girls State. Several members helped with the Wall that Heals. The unit participated in the Oktemberfest Parade with a float and handing out 600 American flags wearing the new t-shirts. Several members attended the Homeless stand down in Des Moines. President Debra Miller attended the state and district ALA meetings. Membership renewals are due by the end of the year. Oct. 24, the Culvers tip night, proceeds will go to ...

100 Women Who Care meet Oct. 27

Club News October 22, 2022

The Marshalltown philanthropic group 100 Women Who Care will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Elmwood Country Club, 1734 Country Club Lane. All area women are invited to attend. Members may nominate local charities or projects for the membership to vote on. The entire donation from the group ...

Marshalltown VFW looks at year end activities

Club News October 22, 2022

With the end of year 2022 closing in Marshalltown VFW Post 839 discussed a variety of coming projects at its Oct. 18 meeting. The dozen members in attendance eyed volunteer needs among topics. Commander Rob Shepherd reported a request for volunteers needed to assist in monthly bingo at the Iowa Veterans Home and Harry C. Harter Post’s Richard (Rick) Johnson asked for help with worn flag retirement procedure at his rural home among topics. Also the traditional Christmas party set for Dec. 2 was verified. First date for volunteer needs at IVH bingo is from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Oct. ...

TTT holds Initiation and Installation of Officers

Club News October 22, 2022

Two significant TTT ceremonies, Initiation and Installation of Officers, as well as a surprise presentation of a McFarland Clinic 2022 Trusted Choice Community Grant, highlighted the October meeting of Iowa ET of the National TTT Society, this week at Elim Lutheran Church. Clare Wing and Angela Cope were welcomed as new TTT members, courtesy of sponsors, Maria Hazen and Sue Cope. Angela was recognized as a legacy TTT, as her sponsor-mother has been a member of Iowa ET since 1988. Roe Welker, also a longtime TTT member and an employee of McFarland Clinic, nominated her chapter for one ...

VFW/Auxiliary announce kick-off of annual scholarships, contests

Club News October 12, 2022

Harry C. Harter VFW and Auxiliary Post 839 of Marshalltown are announcing the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual scholarships and contests for kindergarten through high school students who may compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and prize earnings. • High School: Voice of Democracy — This audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in a patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 9-12 grade students enter to win a share of more than $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives ...

St. Rita’s Club begins new year

Club News October 8, 2022

St. Rita’s Study Club met on Sept. 22, at the home of Carol Paxson. She was assisted by Carol Jansen and Regina Petersohn. President Joyce Sanders welcomed 15 members and three guests to the first meeting of the 2022-23 year. Treasurer Denise Holubar reported that a memorial donation was received from the family of Janet Mead who was a long time St. Rita’s member. Patty Bowman asked for volunteers to drive for Meals on Wheels. Sanders reported that welcome packets will be given to new members of St. Rita’s. She also said that some members of St. Rita’s volunteered for the ...