HARLAN -- Cecelia Thygesen of Harlan will celebrate her 80th birthday at an open house hosted by her family on Sunday, February 11 from 2-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall on Chatburn Avenue in Harlan.      Friends and family are invited to attend. She requests no gifts. Cards will also reach her if sent to 1311 Durant Street, Harlan, IA  51537.

    NEOLA -- Neil and Marian Pauley of Neola will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on February 1. The Pauleys are former Persia residents.    Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 612 2nd Street, Neola, IA 51559.

    AVOCA -- Delno “Bud” Holtz of Avoca will celebrate his 100th birthday on February 7. His family requests a card shower to help him celebrate.    Cards will reach him if sent to Avoca Specialty Care, 610 E. York Rd, Room #212 , Avoca, IA  51521.

    BOONE --     Minden Brix and Sam Huntrods both of Ames exchanged marriage vows at Seven Oaks Lodge in Boone on August 12, 2017. Officiant Jeff Anderson performed the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Kevin and Deb Brix, Walnut; and Bob and LeAnne Huntrods, Collins, IA.

    HARLAN -- The family of Margaret Klein is planning a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on February 2. Cards will reach her if sent to 3008 West Heritage Drive #116, Harlan, IA 51537.

    TORONTO, IA -- Marcie Stevenson and Ryan Fahn both of Grimes were married on September 16, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church in Toronto. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Father Francis Odoom.    Parents of the couple are Terry and Mary Stevenson, Wheatland, IA; and Jamie and Mary Fahn, Portsmouth.

    PARKER, CO -- A surprise card shower is being planned for former Shelby resident Gene Bargenquast in honor of his 80th birthday on February 10.    His sister, Pam, will be collecting the cards and sending them to Gene. Cards can be sent to Pam Allen, P.O. Box 60, Shelby, IA 51570.

INDIAN LAND, SC -- Former Harlan resident Dave Koos of Indian Land will mark his 80th birthday at an open house hosted by his family on Saturday, February 3. The celebration will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Carolina Reserve Clubhouse in Indian Land.    Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Cards will also reach him if sent to 4058 Perth Road, Indian Land, SC 29707.

    MILFORD -- Shelby Nelson and Dylan Book both of Adel exchanged marriage vows at the Okoboji Events Center on September 30, 2017. Pastor John Burger performed the 4 p.m. double ring outdoor ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Jeff and Penny Nelson, Harlan; and Jim and Anne Book, Adel; and Karen Book, Adel.

   NEOLA -- Marian Pauley of Neola will celebrate her 80th birthday on January 25. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.    Cards will reach her if sent to 612 2nd Street, Neola, IA 51559. 

    HARLAN -- Katie Vande Berg and Brett Shively both of Kearney, NE were married on October 28, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Harlan. The 3 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Darwin Moore.    Parents of the couple are Mark and Kandi Vande Berg, Harlan; and Bruce Shively, Norfolk, NE; and Sally Shively, Norfolk.

   RURAL SHELBY -- Amanda Findlay and Marcus Erwin both of Harlan exchanged marriage vows on October 14, 2017 at the Willow Creek Glass Chapel in rural Shelby. Officiant Jason Fuhs performed the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Sara Findlay, Panama, and the late Cole Findlay; and Terry Erwin Sr., Harlan, and Cheryl Erwin, Council Bluffs. 

EARLING -- The family of Raymond Andersen is planning a card shower in honor of his 94th birthday on January 8.    Cards will reach him if sent to Little Flower Haven, PO Box 288, Earling, IA 51530.

PANAMA -- Stephanie Wingert and Jared Henscheid of Westphalia exchanged marriage vows on August 12, 2017 at St. Mary’s of Assumption Catholic Church in Panama. Father David Smith performed the 2 p.m. double ring ceremony along with concelebrant Father Mike Peters.    Parents of the couple are Mike and Susie Wingert, Panama; and John and Janet Henscheid, Westphalia. 

HARLAN -- Joseph and Elizabeth Wageman of Harlan will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on January 6. They reside at 811 Victoria Street, Harlan, IA 51537.    Their family includes Tony and Jeri Wageman, Lees Summit, MO; Dawn and Greg Cairney, Pella; Phil and Teresa Wageman, Waukee; and Bill and Brandi Wageman, Bennington, NE. The Wagemans have 12 grandchildren.