Roger McQueen represents Iowa Elks at Marshalltown event!

The Marshalltown Parks and Recreation Department sponsored its Kids to Parks Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2015. at Riverview Park.

The free event featured dozens of children’s activities including a bike rodeo by the Marshalltown Police Department, disc golf, hula hoops, pork burgers were provided by JBS to the first 1,200 people, face painting, balloon animals and a basketball skills contest. Also the Blank Hospital Fire Safety and Severe Weather learning trailer was on hand to educate the public on fire safety and preparedness for severe weather. Elroy the Elk, was also in attendance to greet the young people and provide coloring books and drug free encouragement to them!

In attendance from the Iowa Elks Association were Elroy, President-Elect Bob Streeter, President Roger McQueen and the new Fire Chief from Marshalltown, Iowa (a prospective new member)!

“Seize the Opportunities”