DENISON -- Phylicia Chatham and Dustin Bruck both of Earling will exchange marriage vows on September 21 at The Stables at Copper Ridge in Denison.    Phylicia is the daughter of Chad and Heidi Chatham, Norwalk; and Lynn and Denise Dickerson, Carrollton, TX. Dustin is the son of Kevin Bruck, Harlan; and Sharon Bruck and Kelly Reynolds, Earling.

    WALNUT -- Larry Freeman will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house on Saturday, September 28 from 2-4 p.m. at Peace Haven in Walnut.    Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Cards will also reach him if sent to 900 Antique Dr. #212, Walnut, IA 51577.

    PANAMA -- Irene Arkfeld will mark her 95th birthday on September 30. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 27 Panama, IA 51562. Irene plans to celebrate with family.

    MORAVIA, IA -- Adam Cave and Mikaela Millslagle both of Ankeny will marry on October 5 at Honey Creek Resort in Moravia.    Mikaela is the daughter of Billie Jo Hovick, Jefferson; and Chip Millslagle, Lamoni. Adam is the son of Marcie Cave, Harlan; and Charlie Cave, Harlan.

    HARLAN -- Russ Menges of Harlan will celebrate his 85th birthday on September 21. His family is requesting a card shower in his honor.

    WAUKEE -- Michelle Bruck of Norwalk and Jason Kruse of Des Moines were married on September 22, 2018 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines. Father PJ McManus performed the double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Jim and Julie Bruck, Harlan; and Paul and Virginia Kruse, Harlan.

    EARLING -- Michelle Graeve and Adam Bramley both of Kansas City, MO exchanged marriage vows on May 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling. Father Albert Sherbo performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Tim and Ann Graeve, Manilla; and Steve and Maureen Bramley, Kansas City. 

    HARLAN -- Don Ryan of Harlan will celebrate his 80th birthday at an open house on September 7 from 2-4 p.m. at Fresh Encounter Fellowship in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.    He requests no gifts.

    EARLING -- Chantel Sonderman and Tony Sturm both of Panama will exchange marriage vows on October 12 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Earling.    Parents of the couple are Diane Sonderman, Earling, and the late Bob Sonderman; and Mike and Karen Sturm, Carroll.

    OMAHA -- Dan and Karen Buman of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney to Tanner Woslager both of Omaha. He is the son of Dave and Tammy Woslager, Winside, NE, and Karlene Benshoof, Winside.    The couple plans to exchange marriage vows on September 7 at the University of Nebraska Omaha Alumni Center. 

        PANAMA -- Patrice Crall and Nathan Arkfeld both of Omaha were married on April 27, 2019 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Catholic Church in Panama.    Parents of the couple are Mark and Mona Crall, Panama; and Mark and Lori Arkfeld, Defiance.

    IRWIN -- Michael and Kathy Fara of Irwin will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on September 1.    Their family includes Steven and Leigh Fara, California, MD; Sharon and Burke Blanchard, Walford, IA; Eric and Katie Fara, Irwin; and five grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Richard and Janie Croghan of Woodbine announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby to Preston Nelson both of Harlan. Preston is the son of Greg and Donna Nelson, Harlan.    The couple will exchange vows on September 28 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Harlan.

    ADAIR -- Jody Hagedorn and  Tanner Pease both of Stuart were married on June 15, 2019 at the Schafer Barn on the Hill near Adair. Rev. Robert Kersten performed the 5:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Larry and Beth Hagedorn, Irwin; and Mary Pease, Stuart, and the late Jeff Pease.

    PLYMOUTH, MN -- Michelle Lee and Corey Marin both of Plymouth exchanged marriage vows on May 18, 2019 at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Plymouth. Father Curtis Lybarger performed the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Richard and Pat Lee, Avoca; and Anthony and Denise Marin, Godfrey, IL.