VFW Auxiliary Aug. 20 meeting minutes
The VFW 839 Auxiliary meeting was held on Aug. 20 at the Post Home. President Theresa Shepherd called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. followed by the opening ceremonies according to Ritual. Secretary Pam Gorham took roll call with Conductress Donna Mitchem responding 10 members in attendance. Jr. Vice President Judy Schiebel was absent. Two visitors, Mary Milligan and Susan Conder. Chaplain Mike Long recited the opening prayer. Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance lead by Patriotic Instructor Kay Bell. Secretary Pam Gorham presented the minutes of July and read the General ...
Gaffney speaks to Optimists
Jordan Gaffney, Marshall County Attorney, spoke to the Optimist Club of Marshalltown at its Aug. 20 meeting at Legends. Gaffney has been in Marshalltown since 2010, has held the County Attorney office since 2020 upon the departure of the previous County Attorney, and was elected to the office in 2022. Among Gaffney's goals in this office are to train the next generation of prosecutors and to establish a community advisory board to include city mayors in the county. The Optimist Club of Marshalltown meets every Thursday at noon at Legends American Grill.