They’re often referred to as the forgotten heroes of public safety or the most important people you never see, but here in Marshall County, members of the 911
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contributed photos Marshall County Communications Specialist Larry Springston gives a Marshalltown resident a box of food during the Christmas Blessings Food Box event on Monday.
Sixty-seven households in Marshalltown received a special box on Monday from the Marshall County Communications Commission.
Director Rhonda Braudis said they held the first Christmas Blessings Food Box event and are planning to host another one next year. The event was coordinated by Larry Springston, who Braudis said donated hours of time.
Braudis posted on Facebook they were seeking nominations of families who could have benefited from a box full of food. The boxes contained either turkey or ham, stuffing, potatoes, canned vegetables and a pan to cook the turkey in.