KIMBALLTON -- Ashley Brown and Jeff Hambrecht both of West Des Moines were married on April 22, 2017 at the Cottonwood  Barn in Kimballton. The bride’s uncle Dr. Dennis Knudsen performed the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the bride are Rick and Jo Brown, Harlan. Parents of the groom are Deb Shull, Adel; and John Hambrecht, Altoona.

    DEFIANCE -- The family of Richard “Dick” Ahrenholtz is hosting an open house to celebrate Dick’s 80th birthday on Sunday, August 6 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Defiance. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

    HARLAN -- Cletus and Mary Jane Gubbels of Harlan will mark their 50th wedding anniversary on August 5. Their two daughters are planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 1306 Lincoln Ave., Harlan, IA 51537.

    MISSOURI VALLEY -- Ruth Marie (Eckermann) Barker of Missouri Valley will celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday, August 5 at an open house from 2-4 p.m. at 806 Grove in Missouri Valley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.    The celebration will be hosted by her children and grandchildren.

    TORONTO, IA -- Marcie Stevenson and Ryan Fahn both of Grimes will wed on September 16 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Toronto.    Parents of the couple are Terry and Mary Stevenson, Wheatland, IA; and Jamie and Mary Fahn, Portsmouth.

HARLAN -- Arlin and Nancy Sorensen of Harlan marked their 40th wedding anniversary on July 16. Their family includes son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Megan, Harlan; daughter, Laurie, Omaha; and four grandchildren.

PORTSMOUTH -- Thomas and Denise Reinig of Portsmouth announce the engagement of their daughter, Regina to Travis Peters both of Ames. Travis is the son of Tony and Pat Peters, Cedar Falls.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on August 5 at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Portsmouth.

PORTSMOUTH -- The family of Robert Grote of Portsmouth is requesting a card shower in honor of his 95th birthday on July 31. Cards will reach him if sent to Box 56, Portsmouth, IA 51565.    Robert is a retired Portsmouth postmaster.

    Emily Zanke and Richard Plagman both of Philadelphia, PA plan to exchange marriage vows on September 16.    Parents of the couple are Jim and Elaine Zanke, Sterling Heights, MI; and Bob and Colette Plagman, Shelby.

AVOCA -- Bill and Bernadine Hardisty of Avoca will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 30. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 317 East Jaycee Street, Avoca, IA 51521.    Their family includes Lance and Marilyn Hardisty, Council Bluffs; and Chad and Kirsten Hardisty, Issaquah, WA. The Hardistys have three grandchildren. 

PANAMA -- Ronald and Donna Peters of Tennant announce the engagement of their daughter, Cari to Zachary Wingert, son of Glenn and Mariann Wingert, Panama.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 23 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama. 

ELK HORN -- Martin and Shirley Nelson of Elk Horn will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on July 13. They will celebrate with a family dinner.    Their family includes Dean and Kathy Nelson, Bruce and Patti Nelson and Brenda Nelson all of Atlantic. The Nelsons have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

EARLING -- Helen Frederick of Earling will celebrate her 90th birthday on July 10. Helen’s family includes Ron and Deb Frederick, Earling; Linda Drumm, Centennial, CO; Connie and Larry Stokes, Atlantic; JoAnn Frederick and Val McPherson, Omaha; Joyce and Dave Nabers, Sioux Falls, SD; Judy and John Schrecengost, Walnut; and Patti and Don Bogler, Westphalia. 

IOWA CITY -- Tawny Marie Hiebing and Kurt Joseph Chamberlain both of Iowa City will marry on July 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City.    Parents of the couple are Dan and Geri Hiebing, Sheboygan, WI; and Jerry and Joan M. Chamberlain, Harlan. 

OMAHA -- Suzie Schult and Chris Schwery both of Omaha plan to wed on July 15 at The Pella at Blackstone in Omaha.    Parents of the couple are Doug and Jody Schult, Fort Collins, CO and John and LuAnn Schwery, Panama.