HARLAN -- Mike and Mary DeHaan of Harlan marked their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14. They celebrated recently with family in Fort Collins, CO. Their son Ryan officiated at a renewal of their marriage vows and at his brother Kenyon’s wedding.

    SWISHER, IA -- Amanda Roberts and Jeremy Hoffmann both of Iowa City will marry on September 14 at Cedar Ridge Winery in Swisher.    Amanda is the daughter of Kevin Roberts and Julie Miell, Marion, IA; and Penny and Craig Krier, Cedar Rapids. Jeremy is the son of Tony and Paulette Hoffmann, Audubon.

    PERSIA -- LaVonne Miller of Persia will mark her 80th birthday on August 19. Her children are hosting a card shower in honor of her birthday.    Cards will reach her if sent to PO Box 208, 309 6th Ave., Persia, IA 51563

    EARLING -- Mary Finken of Earling will celebrate her 90th birthday on August 19. She plans to celebrate with family. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to P.O. Box 265, Earling, IA  51530.

    AVOCA -- Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Klindt of Avoca will celebrate her 85th birthday on August 19. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 28199 450th Street Avoca, IA 51521. Jeanie’s family includes Val and Rod Green, Bellevue, NE; Kim and Alan Maassen, Avoca; Dallas and Kendra Klindt, Harlan; and five grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- John and Myra Buman of Harlan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 16. They plan to celebrate with their family at a later date.

    OMAHA -- Dr. Rhiannon Rognstad and Peter Knudtson were married on April 27, 2019 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Omaha. Rev. Greg Baxter performed the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Judy and Ralph Rognstad Jr., Marshall, NC; and Lynn and Maria Knudtson, Omaha.

    PANAMA -- Ralph Schwery of Panama marked his 80th birthday on July 29. A card shower is planned in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1801 Cedar Road, Panama, IA 51562.

    HARLAN -- Wayne “Stormy” and Kay Randolph of Harlan will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house on Saturday, August 3 from 1-4 p.m. at the Therkildsen Activity Center in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited. 

    HARLAN -- Marie Arentson will celebrate her 90th birthday with a celebration on Saturday, August 3 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Harlan.    Her family invites family and friends to join in celebrating Marie and honoring her late twin sister Eunice Groelz, who died on July 12, 2019. Marie and Eunice were born on August 8, 1929 near Persia to Henry and Meta Steenbock.          Cards can be sent to Marie at 1109 Elm St.

    HARLAN -- Marvin Sewing will mark his 100th birthday at an open house on Thursday, August 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the McKee Community Room at Elm Crest Senior Living Community in Harlan. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.    Cards will also reach him if sent to Marvin Sewing, 2108 12th St., Apt. 246, Harlan, IA 51537.

    ELK HORN -- Former Harlan resident Lucille Winther will mark her 98th birthday on July 31. A card shower is planned in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to Salem Lutheran Homes, P.O. Box 358, Elk Horn, IA 51531.

    BONDURANT -- Maci Sue Lane of Ankeny and Garrett Jay Andersen of Council Bluffs were married on April 28, 2019 at the Irishman Acres Clover Barn in Bondurant. Pastor John Wagner of the Ankeny First United Methodist Church performed the 1 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Scott and Pam Lane, Ankeny; and Darin and Lori Andersen, Council Bluffs

    PANAMA -- Mike and Lisa Feldman of Panama announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica to James Klein, son of Joe and Jane Klein, Harlan.        The couple plans to wed on August 3 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama.

    JOHNSTON -- Former Defiance resident Della Kenkel of Johnston celebrated her 90th birthday on July 18. A card shower in her honor is planned by her family.    Cards will reach her if sent to 6068 Terrace Dr., Johnston, IA 50131.