Barnett - Dickens Laura Barnett and Bill Dickens exchanged wedding vows on June 2, 2012 at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids. The parents of the bride are Greg and Teresa Barnett of Cedar Rapids. The parents of the groom are William and Bonnie Dickens of Gilson, IL. Laura graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Social Studies Education. Bill graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Physical Education. The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii. They currently reside in Polk City, IA.