Milestones

Congratulations, Dad and Mom, as you celebrate your 72nd anniversary on March 30th! You are the heart and soul of our family. May your special day be a simple reminder of all the special times that have made up your life journey. —  Lovingly, Your five daughters, Betty, Jean, Shirley, Kathy, & Sonja, & their [...]

Happy anniversary to Merle and Eileen Hepker who were married on March 23, 1947. They have two children, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Congratulations! —  Love, Your Family

Bridgette Schminke & Jacob Miller are pleased to announce their engagement.  Bridgette is the daughter of Doug & Joanne Schminke and Pat & Sandy Daily, all of Belle Plaine, IA. Jacob is the son of Eric & Theresa Fabor of Belle Plaine, IA and Dan Miller of Milford, IA. Bridgette attends UNI and Jacob is [...]

Jamie Lynn Lentz and Jason Andrew Hedges were married on 12/3/2011 at Community of Christ in Hiawatha, IA with a reception at the Avacentre in Cedar Rapids. Jamie is the daughter of Janet & the late John D. Lentz of Springville, IA. Jason is the son of Barry and Marleen Hedges of Central City, IA. [...]

Lindsay Nicole Miller and Branden John Sobaski are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Lindsay is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil and Karol Miller of Iowa City, IA. Branden is the son of Ms. Diane Plotz of Kaukauna, WI and Mr. and Mrs. John and Julie Sobaski of Iowa City, IA. [...]

Dan and Brenda Schropp will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house: Saturday, March 24, 2012 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Stone Creek Country Club Williamsburg, IA Dan Schropp and Brenda Covington were married on April 11, 1987 at First Baptist Church in Anamosa, IA. They have two sons, Dylan and Jacob.

Ray and Marge Dutchik celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on February 25th with friends and family. They were married on February 22, 1962 at Goosebay AFB, Labrador, Canada. Due to the sub-zero temperatures, the bride and groom rode a dog sled from the church to the reception. Since that chilling ride, their family has grown [...]

Bob and Marcie Zink’s 65th Wedding Anniversary Bob and Marcie Zink will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary on March 22, 2012. Both Bob and Marcie grew up in Winterset, IA and were married shortly after Bob’s return from duty in World War II. They have two children, Marcia Newmeister and son-in-law, John, and Bob [...]

Melissa Teahen and Michael Frederick were married on January 14, 2012 in Cancun, Mexico. Melissa is the daughter of James and Susan Teahen of Marion, IA. Michael is the son of Donald and Patricia Frederick of Colorado Springs, CO. Melissa is a graduate of the University of Iowa, and Michael is a graduate of Iowa [...]

Mick and Helen (Kutcher) Schulte are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on December 28, 1961 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oxford, IA. They have 7 children, 14 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter! Celebration Open House: Friday, March 16, 2012 6:00 p.m. to ? American Legion in Oxford