ADAIR -- Bree Schwarte and Josh Steenhusen both of Defiance were married on July 20, 2019 at the Schafer Barn on the Hill near Adair. The 5 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Brian Taylor and Father Urey Mark.    Parents of the couple are Dave and Anna Schwarte, Irwin; and Paul and Patty Steenhusen, Harlan.
 

    WESTPHALIA -- Melissa Hastert and Michael Bellinghausen both of Waukee exchanged marriage vows on August 10, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. Father David Smith performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.        Parents of the couple are Bill and June Hastert, Harlan; and Jim and Diane Bellinghausen, Carroll.
 

    POCAHONTAS -- Former Harlan resident Norma Ohlinger of Pocahontas will celebrate her 80th birthday on January 17. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

    DENISON -- Phylicia Chatham and Dustin Bruck both of Earling were married on September 21, 2019 at The Stables at Copper Ridge, Denison. The bride’s brother, Stephen Chatham, was the officiant for the ceremony.    The bride is the daughter of Chad and Heidi Chatham, Norwalk; and Denise and Lynn Dickerson, Carrollton, TX. The groom is the son of Sharon Bruck and Kelly Reynolds, Earling; and Kevin Bruck, Harlan.
 

    EARLING -- Rachel Gross and Dustin Halstead both of Omaha exchanged marriage vows at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling on September 7, 2019. Father Dan Gehler performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Joe and Gail Gross, Earling; and Jeff and Brenda Halstead, Madison, NC.
 

    AVOCA -- Bob and Bernitta Goettsch of Avoca will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on January 6. Their family includes Stephanie and Brian Geraghty, Avoca; Jeff and Rachel Goettsch, Avoca; Jennifer Goettsch and friend, Jase Kelley, Omaha; and five grandchildren.    Bob farms and owns Bob’s Electric. Bernitta is a farm wife.
 

    AVOCA-- Gene Sornsen of Avoca will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house hosted by his family on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at the Avoca CountryView Golf and Grille (1701 N. Willow Street) in Avoca.

    HARLAN -- J. Roger and Annette Wilson of Harlan will mark their 45th wedding anniversary on December 21. They celebrated their anniversary with a trip to Branson, MO, and Florida.    Their family includes daughters, Elicia and Justin Cox; and Elizabeth Wilson.
 

    LOGAN -- Elizabeth Joy Marie Mether and Jamison William Rae Harrison both of Missouri Valley will exchange marriage vows on January 3, 2020 in a ceremony at the Logan Community Center.    Elizabeth is the daughter of Jerry and Bev McCreary, Harlan; and Richard and Tammi Mether, Moorhead. Jamison is the son of Jeff and Jamie Harrison, Persia.
 

    MANCHESTER, NH -- Jennifer Craighead and Frank Farrington were married on August 10, 2019 in a 4 p.m. ceremony at Candida Wood Pavilion in Manchester, NH.    Parents of the couple are Ann Knott Craighead, Wilkesboro, NC; and Craig and Patricia Farrington, Methuen, MA.
 

    OAKLAND -- Dorothy Swope of Oakland will celebrate her 90th birthday on December 31.    Her children, Steve Swope, Oakland; Suzanne “Sue” Fischer, Atlantic; and Shawn Evans, Hancock; are planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to Dorothy Swope, % Oakland Manor, 737 Highway 6, Oakland, IA 51560.
 

    SHELBY -- Aletha (Staub) Buck of Shelby will celebrate her 95th birthday on December 20. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 700 West Street, Shelby, IA 51570.
 

    WEST DES MOINES -- Shannon Coughlon and Michael Schwery both of Grimes exchanged marriage vows on September 28, 2019 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Mark McGeary.    Parents of the couple are Steve and Deb Coughlon, East Peoria, IL; and Ed and Wendy Schwery, Harlan.
 

    DENISON -- Mike and Tammy Kolbe of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa to Tanner Weed, son of Randy and Lori Weed, Charter Oak.    The couple is planning to marry on June 6, 2020 in Denison.
 

    WESTPHALIA -- Kate Schomers and Mitchel Petersen both of Omaha exchanged marriage vows on June 29, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father David Smith. Minister Kirk Parsons, Persia, gave the nuptial blessing.    Parents of the couple are Dave and Rose Schomers, Westphalia; and Kirk and Christine Petersen, Harlan.