Cameron Curoe and Casey Kujawa were united in marriage on December 30, 2011 at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Cascade, IA. Casey is the daughter of Maggi Kujawa of Cedar Rapids and Mark Kujawa. Cameron is the son of Mark and Shawn Curoe of Cascade. After a honeymoon in Mexico the couple resides in Forest [...]

Melissa Merten & Thomas Benedict were married July 23, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church in Monticello by Reverends Al Polito & Ivan Benedict.  Parents of the couple are Marilyn Merten & Dave Merten of Spencer, IA, & Anita and Roger Benedict of Monticello.  Melissa is an 8th grade teacher in Waterloo & Thomas is general [...]

Sondra Bolsinger and Richard Lamb were married August 13, 2011 at Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in Marion, IA with family in attendance.  Both are retired, she from a teaching career in Cedar Rapids, he as a banker.  They honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and now reside in Marion.

Christine Gullion (Shoemaker) and Raphael Maduro were united in marriage on January 31, 2012 in Aruba. Christine is the daughter of William and Linda Shoemaker of Ellston, IA, mother of Jeffrey Gullion of Mechanicsville, IA and Joelle Caswell of New Hampton, IA. Raphael is the son of the late Juan and Victoria Maduro and father [...]

Patricia Byrne and Andrew Decker of Pittsburgh, PA were married on June 18, 2011 at Saint Agnes Catholic Church in St. Paul, MN. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents in Mahtomedi, MN. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Susan Byrne of Mahtomedi. The groom is the son of Tom [...]

Alison Dirks and Ryan Richardson were united in marriage on October 1, 2011 at Coralville United Methodist Church. A reception followed at the Coralville Marriott Hotel. Parents of the couple are Colin and Kari Dirks of Coralville and Steve and Karen Richardson of Eden Prairie, MN.  Grandparents are Jared and Carol Hills of Cedar Rapids, [...]

Katie Decker and Gary Halligan of Cedar Rapids were united in marriage on November 5, 2011 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. A dinner and dance followed at the IBEW. Katie is the daughter of Tom and Tammy Decker of Cedar Rapids. Gary is the son of Larry and Nancy Halligan of O’Fallon, [...]

Dr. Sonal B. Dave and Mr. Paul J. Johnson exchanged wedding vows in the Tuscany region of Italy on September 16, 2011. Parents of the couple are Dr. and Mrs. Bhasker Dave of Independence and Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Portland, OR. The couple honeymooned in Italy on the Amalfi coast before returning to [...]

Theresa LaLoggia & Ryan Young were married on July 16, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Joliet, IL.  Parents of the couple are Mary & Mike LaLoggia of Rockford, IL and Joan & Rod Young of Mt. Vernon, IA. Theresa is a school psychologist in the Naperville School District and Ryan is an attorney [...]

Emma Leslie Barden & Chad Donald Lawson were united in marriage on October 8, 2011 at Cedar Ridge Vineyards. Reverend Brian Milford officiated the ceremony. Emma is the daughter of Andrew and Shari Barden of Cedar Rapids, and Chad is the son of Brad and Rhonda Lawson of Eagle Grove, IA. The maid of honor [...]