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ENGAGEMENTS - Randy Maas and Deb Plagman

    ATLANTIC -- Deborah Maria Plagman and Randy Lee Maas both of Atlantic plan to wed on June 6 at the United Church of Christ in Atlantic.    Parents of the couple are Karen Plagman, Irwin, and the late Wayne Plagman; and the late John and Lenora Maas who were Atlantic residents.

Birthday Milestones - Prue Frederickson

    HARLAN -- Prue Frederickson of Harlan will celebrate her 95th birthday on March 13. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.  Cards will reach her if sent to 3024 Country Club View, Harlan, IA 51537.–––––––––––––––––––    Birthday milestone photos and stories for persons marking their 70th birthdays or more are printed free of charge in the newspaper.    
 

ANNIVERSARIES - Pricilla and Larry Juelsgaard

    AUDUBON -- Larry and Pricilla Juelsgaard of Audubon will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on March 7. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 2126 Crane Place, Audubon, IA 50025.    Their children include Patty and Darin Peterson, Adair; Marty Juelsgaard and Tina Olsen, Audubon; and Cindy and Gabe Hanson, Kirkman.

Birthday Milestones - Doris Rasmussen

    HARLAN -- Doris Rasmussen of Harlan will celebrate her 90thbirthday at an open house on Saturday, March 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Harlan. Her family is hosting the celebration.    Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts requested. Cards will also reach her if sent to 1205 16th Street, Harlan, IA 51537.
 

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    HARLAN -- Marilyn Wittrup of Harlan observed her 90th birthday on February 23. She celebrated with a family party in Scituate, MA.    Marilyn’s family includes her husband, Richard, and children: Kenton and Sandra Wittrup, Lynn, MA; Alan Wittrup and his wife, Shannon Keith, Scituate, MA; and Eleanor and Steve Sochacki, Valley Springs, CA.

Weddings - Tanner and Courtney Woslager

OMAHA -- Courtney Buman and Tanner Woslager both of Omaha were married on September 7, 2019. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony, performed by officiant Jim Kresnik, was held outdoors at the Thompson Alumni Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.    Parents of the couple are Dan and Karen Buman, Harlan;  and Dave and Tammy Woslager, Winside, NE; and Karlene Benshoof, Winside.
 

Birthday Milestones - Ella Mae Stolz

    COUNCIL BLUFFS -- Former Earling resident Ella Mae Stolz of Council Bluffs will celebrate her 80th birthday on March 11. A card shower is planned in her honor.

Birthday Milestones - Elsie Myers

    LAS CRUCES, NM -- Former Harlan resident Elsie Myers of Las Cruces will observe her 95th birthday on March 2. A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 3045 Buena Vida Circle, Apt. 305, Las Cruces, NM 88011.    Elsie has one son, Gary (Pat) Henderson and three step-children: Shirley Harrison, Ron Myers and the late Dennis Myers.

Birthday Milestones - Dick Mikels

    HARLAN -- Richard “Dick” Mikels of Harlan will mark his 90th birthday on March 2. He will celebrate with a family dinner. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1512 Linda Lane, Harlan, IA 51537.    His children are Lyle Mikels, Harlan; Lynn and Lori Mikels, Newbury Park, CA; Jayne and Dan Garrison, Harlan; Cheryl and Tom Ferry, Harlan; and Sue and Bret Chickering, Harlan.

Birthday Milestones - Bernice Book

    EARLING -- Bernice Book of Earling will celebrate her 95th birthday on February 25. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

ENGAGEMENTS - Anna Greve and Sean Boeke

    HARLAN -- Dave and Diana Greve of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna, to Sean Boeke both of Coon Rapids. Sean is the son of Lee and Vicki Boeke, Coon Rapids.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on June 6 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.
 

ANNIVERSARIES - Willy and Shirley Mumm

    HARLAN -- Jerome “Willy” and Shirley Mumm of Harlan will mark their 60th wedding anniversary on February 17. They will celebrate at a family dinner.    Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 2102 Pine Street, Harlan, IA 51537.
 

Birthday Milestones - Don Christensen

    HARLAN -- The family of Don Christensen is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on February 25. The open house will be held on Saturday, February 15 from 1-4 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.    Cards will reach him if sent to 1211 Grand Ave., Harlan, IA 51537.

Weddings - Jamison and Elizabeth Harrison

    LOGAN -- Elizabeth Joy Marie Mether and Jamison William Rae Harrison both of Missouri Valley were married on January 3, 2020 in a ceremony at the Logan Community Center. Pastor Chris Coolman performed the 5 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Elizabeth’s  birth parents are Jerry and Bev McCreary, Harlan. Her adoptive parents are Richard and Tammi Mether, Moorhead.    Jamison is the son of Jeff and Jamie Harrison, Persia.
 

Weddings - Jessica and James Klein

    PANAMA -- Jessica Feldman of Panama and James Klein of Harlan exchanged marriage vows on August 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. The 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father David Smith.    Parents of the couple are Mike and Lisa Feldman, Panama; and Joe and Jane Klein, Harlan.  

Birthday Milestones - Austa Phelps

    MOLINE, IL -- Former Harlan resident Austa Phelps will mark her 100th birthday on January 30. A card shower is planned in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Austa Phelps at Amber Ridge, 900 43rd Street Rm 130, Moline, IL 61265.    Austa has three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband is the late Phil Phelps.

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