The Red Kettle Campaign which has a goal of $79,600 reached 42 percent on Dec. 18. The campaign which runs through Dec. 24 is used to help The Salvation Army fund programs in Marshalltown, such as rent and utility assistance, food pantry and youth programming, throughout the year. The overall holiday goal of $217,700 has reached 47.38 percent.

Capt. Pam Kasten, corps officer of The Salvation Army Marshalltown will ring for 12 hours beginning at 7 a.m. on Dec. 22 at Hy-Vee.

“It is so important that we make goal this year that I am planning to give 12 hours to get us closer to that goal,” said Kasten.

The Salvation Army is still looking for volunteer bell ringers to fill the remaining 120 hours. Interested persons can sign up to volunteer to ring the bell at the iconic red kettle throughout Marshalltown by visiting RegisterToRing.com. Those unable to visit RegisterToRing.com can call Kasten at The Salvation Army to schedule a time at 641-753-5236.