Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, February 6, 2011 60th Anniversary 60th Anniversary Marvin Boyenga and Ruth Thomsen were married Feb. 11, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Graettinger, Iowa. Happy 80th Birthday Happy 80th Birthday Marjorie Showalter Happy Birthday Marjorie! — Your Family 55th Anniversary 55th Anniversary Richard Gossweiler and Naomi Albertus were married Feb. 5, 1956. Kenton Anthony McLaughlin and Kim Marie Bamrick of Rockwell, Iowa, were married Feb. 14, 1986, in Santa Ana, Calif. 25th Anniversary 25th Anniversary MS-20733 MS-20733
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Mason City, Iowa ✦ Sunday, February 6, 2011
60th Anniversary60th Anniversary
Marvin Boyenga and Ruth Thomsen were married Feb. 11, 1951
at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Graettinger, Iowa.
Happy 80th BirthdayHappy 80th Birthday
Marjorie Showalter
Happy BirthdayMarjorie!
— Your Family
55th Anniversary55th Anniversary
Richard Gossweiler and Naomi Albertus were married Feb. 5, 1956.
Kenton Anthony
McLaughlin
and
Kim Marie
Bamrick
of Rockwell, Iowa,were married
Feb. 14, 1986, inSanta Ana, Calif.
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✦ GLOBE GAZETTE CELEBRATIONS
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Jim Riekens will have their50th wedding anniversaryon Feb 12. They were mar-ried in Waterloo on Feb. 12,1961.
Their children are Gregof Edina, Minn., andMichelle (Tim) Tiedemanof Denver, Colo.
Cards may be sent to380 S. Yorktown Pike, Unit11, Mason City, IA 50401.
ANNIVERSARY
Happy 60th birthdayWWeennddyy PPaattttoonn
Enjoy your Cancun trip!
— Love from your families
Birthday wishes may besent to Wendy at:
712 S. Washington Ave.Mason City, IA 50401.
BIRTHDAYLook Who Turns 60
on 2-10-11
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTSDrake Honors lists
DDEESS MMOOIINNEESS — DrakeUniversity released thenames of students namedto the President’s List andDean’s List for the fall 2010semester.
Students named to thePresident’s List earned agrade point average of 4.0.Students named to theDean’s List earned a gradepoint average of 3.5 orhigher.
PPrreessiiddeenntt’’ss LLiissttBANCROFT — Amanda
Hamilton.LEDYARD — Courtney
Haag.MASON CITY — Emily
Luecht.DDeeaann’’ss LLiissttACKLEY — Joshua
Cobie.BELMOND — Kami
Wenzel.CLARION — Andrew
Keller.CLEAR LAKE — Mar-
garet Casey.MASON CITY — Molly
Brau, Matthew Hickman,Sean Slaven.
OSAGE — Kaitlin Theis.PARKERSBURG — Abby
Huisman.ST. ANSGAR — Isaac
Kittleson.SHEFFIELD — Crystal
Tull.
THANK YOUThank you
On Jan. 22, 2011, MasonCity Sunrise Rotary Clubheld its ninth annual bas-ketball tournament forfifth, sixth, seventh andeighth-grade boys andgirls basketball teams.The tournament, held inthe NIACC main gym, wasa huge success, providinga competitive environ-ment for the teams. Thosehelping make this a suc-cessful event were oursponsors, and the NIACCathletic and maintenancedepartments, which pro-vided referees for thegames and set up the gymfor our use.
Thanks to our manysponsors, which were:Edgar Financial, OlsonAG, Rist and Associates,Tom and Mary Markwal-ter, Good ShepherdHealth Center, MartinBrothers Food Market,Cargill Kitchen Solutions,Dr. Robert Friedrichs DC,Hertz Farm Management,Lehigh Cement Co.,Henkel Construction Co.,and Clear Lake Bank andTrust Co., Hawkeye Inc.,Blazek Electric, AmandaRagan, Burger King, Cur-ries Co., Hawkeye AutoBody, Kirk’s Custom DJService, Marilyn and PhilSchroeder, Matt DodgeAgency, MC Sports, OlsonGrain and Storage, Rennerand Birchem PC, South-bridge Mall, WhiskeyCreek Woodfire Grill,
White Sail Spa and YourHR Place.
Thanks also, to the 26teams, from 15 north andcentral Iowa cities, whichparticipated. Yourinvolvement and goodsportsmanship alsohelped to make this a suc-cessful tournament. Welook forward to havingyou back again next year.
—Rich MalinaricMason City Sunrise
Rotary Club
Thank YouTo our families, friends,
neighbors, and Rev.Gehling, thank you forhelping us to celebrateDave’s life. We are over-whelmed by the supportfrom our community andblessed to have suchamazing family andfriends. Words cannotbegin to express our grati-tude for all of the help andsupport you have given us.
IIOOWWAA CCIITTYY — Approxi-mately 4,100 undergradu-ate students at the Univer-sity of Iowa were named tothe 2010 fall semesterDean’s List. Studentsnamed to the list carried atleast 12 graded hours dur-ing the semester. A mini-mum 3.5 grade-point aver-age (based on a 4.0 scale)for current work isrequired for inclusion onthe Dean’s List in the Col-lege of Liberal Arts andSciences, Nursing, Busi-ness Administration andEngineering. College ofPharmacy students on theDean’s List carried at least12 graded semester hoursand maintained a mini-mum 3.25 grade pointaverage (based on 4.0scale).
North Iowa studentsrecognized include:
ALGONA — Emily AnneDanielsen, Macy MarieFickbohm, Colby JosephKrieps, Nyle James Larson,Lauren Elizabeth Linahon,Allison Nicole Missal,Mark Poeppe.
BANCROFT — DylanKollasch.
BELMOND —Stephanie Rae Bock, MollyDee Cullinan, KelseyChristine Mallen.
CHARLES CITY —Kelle Gordon Goranson,Drew Heitz, Karly BryeHolland, Bryson HunterKruthoff, Keith Rotting-haus, Michael Schrodt,Lauren Anne Veeder.
CLARION — ChelseyRae Stecher.
CLARKSVILLE —Courtney Lynn Rust.
CLEAR LAKE — TyrelleRay Campbell, GeoffreyMark Dankle, Todd GroveDummett, Nicholas Daniel
Glynn, Morgan ElizabethHejna, Morgan CatherineHess, Tanzeh BashirahKhan, Zach Lindquist,Louisa Maria Montealvo,Vanessa Lynn Ruiz, KaseyAnn Sabin, Kristin AliceWeigel, Kaitlyn BriannaZenner.
ELMA — Amy J.Hoehne.
FERTILE — Jacob Har-vey Schiller.
FLOYD — Lewis IrwinField, Sarah KathrynGisleson.
FOREST CITY — CarlaMarie Creswell.
HAMPTON — Erin LeeDrew, Kursten M. Graham,Drew James Hannah,Angela Nicole Marquard,Thomas Xavier Speake,Kathryn Jerel Speake,Hope Kathleen Spear,Marcela Monserrat Zamo-ra.
JOICE — Julia KristineJessen.
LAKE MILLS — JamesMichael Adams, TravisDillavou, Megan MariePederson, Michael CarlTiedman.
LAKOTA — Karen KayChrist.
MASON CITY — Abi-gail Marie Behr, JonathanRichard Bendickson, Brit-tney Ann Boehmer, Brit-tany Ann Carstens, CaiChen, Alyssah N. David-son, Kaitlyn Piper Dorn-bier, Nicole ChristineDowns, Abby MargaretGoetzinger, Jack IanHenaman, Elle NicoleKaiser, James Richard Kay,Tyler Jordon Kent, NathanRobert Kleckner, RuthLapointe, Tyler John Love-land, Maria Adel Makar,Susan Kay Norris, Sara A.Pfannes, Mary TeresaSchlader, Garrett BrentShackleton, Nicholas JayStoyles, Allison KayUlstad, Rajiv K. Verma.
CHARLES CITY —Christopher BretKruthoff, bachelor of sci-ence in engineering, bio-medical engineering withdistinction.
CLEAR LAKE — CaitlinMarea Alexander, bache-lor of arts, English; bach-elor of fine arts, art; ColbyDexter Dye, bachelor ofarts, interdepartmentalstudies.
FOREST CITY —Heather Joy Hanson, doc-tor of physical therapy,
physical therapy.HAMPTON — Kyle
Clarke, bachelor of busi-ness administration,management informationsystems; Benjamin JohnHansen, bachelor of arts,interdepartmental stud-ies.
KANAWHA — RachelMarie Johnson, bachelorof arts, health and sportstudies.
LAKOTA — Karen KayChrist, bachelor of finearts, dance.
MASON CITY —Samuel J. Brown, bachelorof science in engineering,civil engineering; MorganLee Burk, bachelor of sci-ence in nursing, nursingwith honors; Beth AnnSkinner, doctor of philos-ophy, social work.
NORA SPRINGS — SamIsaac Huey, doctor ofphysical therapy, physicaltherapy.
NORTHWOOD —Michael James Blooming-dale, bachelor of arts,interdepartmental stud-ies.
OSAGE — JonathanNels Kittleson, bachelorof business administra-tion, finance.
PARKERSBURG —Austin Lane Kannegieter,bachelor of science innursing, nursing.
ROCKWELL — KellyLynne McGee, bachelor ofscience in nursing, nurs-ing with honors; JordanMckenzie Stiles, bachelorof science, radiation sci-ences.
THORNTON — Amy JoPayton, bachelor of sci-ence, radiation sciences.
Iowa State Universityundergraduates were recog-nized for outstanding acad-emic achievement by beingnamed to the 2010 fallsemester Dean’s List. Stu-dents named to the Dean’sList must have earned agrade point average of atleast 3.50 on a 4.00 scalewhile carrying a minimumof 12 credit hours of gradedcourse work.
North Iowa studentsqualifying for the listinclude:
ALGONA — Erinn Eliza-beth Kenne, Andrew DonBehnkendorf, AmandaNicole Bottjen, Joshua LeeDavis, Johanna KarenDegen, Paige Lakea Ellman,Katrina Otillie Even, CoryMichael Janssen, Maria R.Kohlhaas, Michelle RachelKollasch, Kelsey SueKuecker, Kurt Alan Kuecker,Stephanie Marie McEnroe,Renee Claire Taphorn, Cas-sidy Marie Weaver.
APLINGTON — GrantMatthew Ubben, Riley TedUbben.
BRITT — ElizabethLucille Bruns, Jay RobertCampbell, Sara Marie For-manek, Danielle Cady Jak-oubek, Nate Alan Mayland,Amanda L. Thill, MichaelGeorge Tlach.
BUFFALO CENTER —Christopher M. Griffin,Nikolas James Hofbauer,Rachel Hope Miller, Emi JoWubben.
BURT — Brice AaronBoeckholt.
CHARLES CITY —Megan Dawn Bonzer,Danielle Marie Debower,Anika Jo Miller, DevonMichael Murray, NicholasAndrew Sande.
CLARION — Erin Eliza-beth Anderson , Troy JamesAnderson, Lisa DanielleBradshaw, Joseph MichaelGangestad, Katy StuderLeichsenring, Erin ClareMarch, Evan James Murphy,
Cara Leann Odland, NikhilReddy Purma, ChaseMitchell Stahl.
CLARKSVILLE — MarcKevin Benning, Adam W.Campbell.
CLEAR LAKE — AmeliaMarie Ewer, Riley ChencharHanus, Benjamin John Jan-son, James Sheehan Moran,Eric Michael Asbe, Alexan-der W. Furleigh, AndrewJames Hansen , Eric JeffreyHansen, Matthew JosephHartnett, Julie Ann Haugen,Alexandra Eli Hohman,Zachary N. Johnson, JacobPatrick Kolker, PatrickDavid Kolker, Quincy DakerLaw, Sarah Elizabeth Loux,Kenneth C. Lu, Zachariah J.Mueller, Brittany LeeMumm, Kimberly SarahScherber, Emily ElizabethTindall, Maria C. Wahl,Diana Kathyrn Wright.
CORWITH — DanielDuane Anderson, Cory JohnBurrs.
DOUGHERTY —Jonathan Heimbuch Sukup.
DOWS — Tanner CyrusHoward, Jocelyn RenaWiarda.
FLOYD — Desiree AnnBecker, Ryan Earl Bailey.
FOREST CITY — HollyMarie Buffington, ReedJames Francis Counts, CearaKay Fjeld, Kate S. Garfin,Mariam Mettry, Jenna RaeMollenhauer, Laura MarieNelson, Todd James Thor-son, Tyler John Thorson.
GARNER — Jeff MitchellKramer, Nicole J. Larson,Jordan D. Adams, KristenLyn Beecher, Ryan RichardDavison, Hillary AnneHayes, Sadie ElisabethHayes, Katlyn Rae Huinker,Chelsey Nicole Paulus,Caleb Arnold Prohaska,Sarah Lynn Wood, JacobMarvin Young.
GENEVA — Sybil J.O’Brien, Tim M. Reuter.
GRAFTON — ZacharyClifford Dalluge, April Eliz-abeth Donahue, Abbie AnnMarsh.
GREENE — David K.Martzahn, Kristen Elizabeth
O’Brien.HAMPTON — Benjamin
Merrill Carlson, SarahJuanita Davis, Clay M.Craighton, Levi ChristianDeyounge, Isaac J. Hanson,Kelli N. Jones, Justin J. VanWert, Paige Renee Winters.
LAKE MILLS — MorganElizabeth Aalgaard, AdamBenjamin Aalgaard, Tyler A.Dahlberg, Hayley JeannetteLindly, Chandra LeighPeterson, Jared Brian Peter-son, Jennifer Jo Ramthun,Laura Sue Smith.
LATIMER — Casey ScottHeilskov, Angela DawnPralle, Kaylee Marie Van-ness.
LELAND — KeriChristina Nyguard.
LITTLE CEDAR — TaraRose Adams.
LONE ROCK — CaseyJunior Hurlburt, TessiaLaryn Rockey.
MANLY — Joshua Timo-thy Enderson, Laura MabelHutzel, Landon MichaelMomberg.
MASON CITY — JosephJ. Lambert, Joshua JamesAppletoft, Derek LynnArnold, Ashley ElizabethBerneman, Amanda RoseBernemann, John MichaelBodeen, Claire ElizabethBrown, Dillon John Carpen-ter, Jonathan David Chap-man, Chloe ElizabethDedic, Jenna Marie Dixon,Rachel Kay Dolphin, LaurenLynn Gealow, Ty JoshuaHamiel, Benjamin WilliamJuhnke, Ryan AnthonyKennedy, Mark AllanKlooster, Jacob Daniel Lau-ritson, Sonja Jo Lunde,Justin Kenneth Metli, Bian-ca Elizabeth Miller, JosephJulian Mujica, Sarah AnnPedelty, Elizabeth MariePolsdofer, Robyn Frances
Rourke, Raeann Marie Shi-mak, Trina Rose Stone,Jacob Paul Thilges, DanielAlan Thomsen.
MCINTIRE — MelissaAnn McCarthy.
NEW HARTFORD —Brooke Kay Marie Becker,Kayla Ann Nielsen.
SWEA CITY — MollyChristine Albers, SusanMichelle Maze, Kristen KayObbink.
TITONKA — Jason ClairChristensen.
WESLEY — Jude Studer,Patrick John Rasmussen.
WHITTEMORE — JustinRandall Kuecker, EthanMatthew Dahlhauser,Madison J. Dahlhauser,Christopher E. Schmidt.
ISU graduatesAAMMEESS — Iowa State
University awarded 1,289undergraduate degrees, 257master’s degrees, and 113doctor of philosophydegrees, during 2010 fallcommencement cere-monies. Of the studentsreceiving bachelor’sdegrees, 230 graduated“with distinction” (cumlaude, magna cum laude orsumma cum laude). Onestudent graduated as amember of the Honors Pro-gram, and 18 students grad-uated “With Distinction”and as members of theHonors Program.
Degree codes are as fol-lows: B.A.R. Bachelor ofArchitecture; B.A. Bachelorof Arts; B.F.A. Bachelor ofFine Arts; B.L.A. Bachelorof Landscape Architecture;B.L.S. Bachelor of LiberalStudies; B.S. Bachelor ofScience; M.A.A. Master ofAccounting; M.A.G. Masterof Agriculture; M.A.R.Master of Architecture;M.A. Master of Arts; M.B.A.Master of Business Admin-istration; M.C.P. Master ofCommunity and RegionalPlanning; M.E.D. Master ofEducation, M.E.N. Masterof Engineering; M.F.S.Master of Family and Con-sumer Sciences; M.F.A.Master of Fine Arts; M.L.A.Master of Landscape Archi-tecture; M.P.A. Master ofPublic Administration;M.S.M. Master of SchoolMathematics; M.S. Masterof Science; Ph.D Doctor ofPhilosophy.
Students graduatingsumma cum laude (withhighest distinction) had agrade-point average of 3.90or higher; magna cum laude
(with great distinction) hada grade-point average of3.70 to 3.89; or cum laude(with distinction) had agrade-point average 3.50 to3.69. Grade-point averagesare based on a 4.0 scale.
North Iowa studentsreceiving degrees are as fol-lows:
ALGONA — Paige LakeaEllman, B.S., familyfinance, housing and policy;Erica Kay Hellmich, M.S.entomology; Darin JamesKain, B.S., agronomy; Cas-sidy Marie Weaver, B.S.,family and consumer sci-ence education and studies.
BUFFALO CENTER —Kyle Alan Frerichs, B.S.,agricultural studies; Rebec-ca Lyn Winter, B.S., jour-nalism and mass communi-cation; Emi Jo Wubben,B.A., advertising.
Neal, KlueverLarry Neal and Dr. Jill Harman of Neenah, Wis.,
announce the engagement of their daughter, AApprriillPPaammeellaa NNeeaall to MMiicchhaaeell SSccootttt KKlluueevveerr,, son of Kim andNancy Kluever, of Clear Lake, Iowa.
April is a 2004 graduate of Grinnell College, Grinnell,Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Chemistryand received her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University,Baltimore, Md., in Neurotoxicology EnvironmentalHealth Science in 2009. She is employed with the Foodand Drug Administration, College Park, Md.
Michael is a 2002 graduate of Clear Lake High Schooland a 2006 graduate of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa,with a bachelor’s degree in Physics. He is employed byFGM Inc., Laurel, Md.
The couple will be married April 30, 2011, in PuertoVallarta, Mexico.
ENGAGED
Lacasky, HansonAANNDDRREEAA LLAACCAASSKKYY,, of Norwalk, Conn., is the
daughter of Greg Lacasky and Maria Lacasky, of Nor-walk, Conn. Andrea graduated from Brien McMahonHigh School in Norwalk and Merrimack College inNorth Andover, Mass., with a marketing major. Andreais employed by My Time for Me in Norwalk.
KKYYLLEE HHAANNSSOONN,, of Norwalk, Conn., is the son ofRick and Diane Hanson, of Northwood, Iowa. Kylegraduated from Northwood-Kensett High School, IowaLakes Community College, and the University ofDubuque where he was an aviation management major.Kyle is employed by Westchester County Airport inWhite Plains, N.Y.
The couple will be married at 5 p.m. Saturday, June11, 2011, at the Amber Room in Danbury, Conn.
Tynan, McGuireSSTTAACCYY TTYYNNAANN,, of
Charles City, is thedaughter of Dennis andVirginia Tynan, of CharlesCity. Stacy is a 2001 grad-uate of Charles City HighSchool, and a 2005 gradu-ate of Northwestern Col-lege in Orange City, Iowa,with a B.S. in political sci-ence. She is currentlyattending the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwau-kee’s online Master ofLibrary and InformationScience Program. Stacy isemployed by the RockfordPublic Library in Rock-ford, Iowa.
JJOONNAATTHHAANNMMCCGGUUIIRREE,, of Bristow,Iowa, is the son of Timand Sue McGuire of Bris-tow. Jonathan is a 2004graduate of Hampton-
Dumont High School, andis employed by SukupManufacturing inSheffield.
The couple will be mar-ried on July 2, 2011, at theHowardville WesleyanChurch in Floyd.
Bina, DontjeKKAAYYLLAA BBIINNAA, of Forest
City, is the daughter ofJean Bina-McNally and thelate Andrew Bina, ofSpillville, Iowa. Kaylagraduated from SouthWinneshiek High Schoolin 2002, AIB College, DesMoines, in 2004, andUpper Iowa University in2006. She is employed byHenkel Construction Co.,Mason City.
JJAAMMEESS DDOONNTTJJEE, of For-est City, is the son of Daleand Lori Dontje, of ForestCity. James graduated fromForest City High School in2001 and attended Waldorf
College. He is employed byBrcka Construction in Fer-tile.
The couple will be mar-ried at 4 p.m. Thursday,March 10, 2011, at BeachesResort and Spa in Negril,Jamaica.
Thank YouThe family of Luetta Walk would like to thank all of
our family and friends for the calls, cards, food and yourkind words of sympathy. We would also like to send spe-cial thanks to Mercy West Campus and Hospice ofNorth Iowa for your special care of our mother.
— Luetta “Lou” Walk Family
Thank YouA sincere thanks for the many cards, thoughts and
good wishes for our anniversary. Family, friends andforty years are wonderful blessings.
— Jean and John Pearson
THANK YOU
Gladys Northrup, 105MMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —
Gladys Northrup, ofMason City, celebrated her105th birthday at a partyFeb. 5, at Shalom Tower I,304 Third St. N.E., MasonCity.
She was born Feb. 9,1906, in Stewart, Iowa.
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Boyenga, 60 yearsMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY —Marvin and Ruth (Thomsen) Boyen-
ga were married Feb. 11, 1951 at St. Paul’s LutheranChurch in Graettinger, Iowa. It is time to enjoy a nap anda card shower at 1310 Limestone Drive.
Their children are Cheryl (Ron) Evans, of Illinois; Bill,of Minnesota; Karen (Herb) Klaas, of California, andBeth Rasmussen, of Minnesota.
They are very proud of their eight grandchildren:Marisa (a high school teacher), Matt (corporate jet tech-nician), Joseph (web designer), Janelle (pediatric cancerresearcher), Kolten (computer repair), Kendell (autodi-dact), Kirsten (senior high school), and 9-year-oldMitchell who collects fossils and coins.
ANNIVERSARIES
50th AnniversaryNNOORRAA SSPPRRIINNGGSS — Alvin and Phyllis (Dye) Opkis, of
Nora Springs, were married Feb. 11, 1961, at St. John’sEpiscopal Church in Mason City, Iowa.
They are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversarywith a family dinner and a card shower. Cards may besent to 1504 Foothill Ave., Nora Springs, IA 50458.
The couple’s children and their spouses are DeboraOpkis, Mason City; Mark Opkis, Nora Springs; Carolyn(Brass) and the late Jarrod Opkis, Nora Springs, andWendy and Mark Coyle, Rockford.
They also have eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Gossweiler, 55 yearsRROOCCKKWWEELLLL — Richard and Naomi Gossweiler cele-
brated their 55th wedding anniversary on Saturday,Feb. 5.
Richard Gossweiler and Naomi Albertus were mar-ried Feb. 5, 1956.
Richard is retired from City of Rockwell and Naomiis retired from teaching at Rockwell-SwaledaleSchools.
Their family includes Caryl and Terry Borcherding,of Cedar Falls; Lee and Renae Gossweiler, Mike andDena Gossweiler, and Paul Gossweiler, all of Rockwell.They have eight grandchildren.
Lee DannenMMAASSOONN CCIITTYY — Lee
Dannen, of Mason City,was honored at a familydinner, Feb. 5, to celebrateher retirement.
Lee worked at the CerroGordo County Clerk ofCourt’s office, MasonCity, for 30 years. Sheretired Feb. 3.
Lee is married to RonDannen and her childrenare Ryan (Alison) Dannenand Kiley (Ben) Logan, allof Mason City. She hasfour grandchildren:
Lake High School releasedits first semester “A” and“B” honor rolls.
To obtain a position onthe “A” Honor Roll, a stu-dent must have a gradepoint between 3.50 and4.00 and no grade below a“C”. To obtain a position onthe “B” Honor Roll, a stu-dent must have a gradepoint between 3.00 and3.49 and no grade below a“C”.
AA HHoonnoorr RRoollllFFrreesshhmmeenn: Jack Abbas,
Courtney Anderson, LoganAnderson, Alexis Atkinson,Paige Backhaus, Rachael
Barracks, Brittany Bieber,Haley Brakke, KeelyBranstad, Riley Brinkman,Alexa Calaguas, NickChizek, Antonio DiMarco,Alex Euken, Madison Faber,Morgan Flory, Callie Glid-den, Hailey Grell, JenniferHamlin, Carter Hand, JakeHarle, Ivy Hogg, Jake Iver-son, Lorin Jones, KaylaKearns, Christopher Kuh-lers, Katie Kunst, GarrettKunzman, Chase Lester,Trudy Peterson, Thai Phai-boun, Kirsten Reineke, JoeSchiller, Justin Schneider,Connor Schultz, TylerStaebell, J J Theobald, JaciUllrich, Allisa Van Horn,Alex Webb, Jacob Welper,Kylie Whitehurst.
Dave Germundson, ofMason City, Iowa, wasnamed to the Dean’s Listfor the fall semester atAlexandria Technical andCommunity College.
Students qualify for theDean’s List by achieving agrade point average of 3.5or higher.
Concordia honors listSSEEWWAARRDD,, NNeebb.. —
Rachel Miller, of MasonCity, Iowa, was named tothe fall term honors list forthe first semester at Con-cordia University.
The top 25 percent ofundergraduate studentswho complete at least 12credit hours and compile agrade point average of 3.5or higher on a 4.0 scale,qualify for the honors list.
St. AmbroseDean’s List
DDAAVVEENNPPOORRTT — Thefollowing full-time stu-dents, who achieved agrade-point average of 3.5or higher on a 4.0 scale,have been named to the St.Ambrose University Dean’sList for the fall 2010 term.
ALGONA — RachelMolsberry.
CLEAR LAKE — Harri-son Southwick.
IONIA — Brandy Hoff-man.
MASON CITY — JacobHines, Mitchell Hines,Corrin Murray.
PARKERSBURG —Jonathon Mulder.
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IWCC graduateCCOOUUNNCCIILL BBLLUUFFFFSS —
Alexander M. Brayton, ofSheffield, was among the2010 December graduatesat Iowa Western Commu-nity College.
Brayton, who graduatedwith honors, received anassociate of arts degree inpsychology.
RCTC Dean’s ListRROOCCHHEESSTTEERR,, MMiinnnn.. —
Cassandra J. Gaines andAugusta Margaret Groth,both of St. Ansgar, Iowa,were named to the fallsemester Dean’s List atRochester Community andTechnical College.
To be named to the list,students must achieve agrade point averagebetween 3.0 and 4.0.
Graceland Universityhonor rolls
LLAAMMOONNII — The honorroll lists for GracelandUniversity’s fall 2010 termwere announced. Studentsnamed to the President’sList earned a 4.0 gradepoint average. Students onthe Honor’s List earned agrade point averagebetween 3.65 and 3.99.Students on the Dean’sList earned a grade pointaverage between 3.25 and3.64.
North Iowa studentsrecognized include:
CLEAR LAKE — Aman-da Blum, President’s List;Mike Cox, Honor’s List.
DOUGHERTY — TatiDavis, Dean’s List.
SCSU graduateSSTT.. CCLLOOUUDD,, MMiinnnn.. —
Matthew Wunsch, of Gar-ner, Iowa, was among thefall 2010 graduates at St.Cloud State University.
Wunsch received abachelor of science degreein meteorology.
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BRIDAL SHOPSThe Bridal Theatre139 W. 4th St., St. Ansgar, IA 50472641.713.2303www.bridaltheatre.comOur First Priority is YOU-Everything for your Special Occasion...from gowns and tuxes to all of the accessories; add to that exception-al personal service, and you have the wedding you’ve dreamed of! Don’t forget to check out our large selection for PROM 2011. Stay close to home-where it doesn’t cost more, it’s just nicer - at The Bridal Theatre in St. Ansgar. 641- 713-2303 www.bridaltheatre.comStore Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm
Formalities641.423-612421 2nd St NE, Mason Cityformalitiesbridalwear.comformalitiesbridalwear@yahoo.comFormalities has been serving the North Iowa area for over 50 years. Formalities carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids, flowergirls, mothers gowns, prom gowns and all the accessories needed for your special day. Formalities has an elite group of seamstresses that can create that perfect fit! Formalities carries gowns in all sizes from infant to plus sizes. We have hundreds of gowns to choose from - buy right off the rack or place a special order - we’ll help you through the whole process. Formalities also carries fashion handbags/purses! Formalities was awarded the North Iowa Readers Choice once again! Shop Formalities! Formalities is now offering tuxedo rentals!
Sweet Things, etc.641.822.4918114 3rd Street, RockwellTues. & Thurs. Noon-8pm; Wed. & Fri. Noon-6pm; Sat. 10am-2pm; Sun. By Appointmentwww.sweetthingsetc.comSweet Things, etc. is your full service bridal shop offering everything you need for you and your special day. We offer hundreds of gowns in stock in all sizes for you to choose from, and of course in-house alterations. We require appointments for bridal consultations so we can spend one-on-one time helping you choose the perfect gown! Sweet Things, etc... making beautiful weddings, one bride at a time! Check our website for upcoming events!!
BRIDAL SHOPS Sew Heavenly Creations LLC641.892.4111209 W. Gilman St. Sheffield, IAOpen W, F 12 Noon-5pm; Tu, Th 12 Noon-7pm; Sat 10am-2pm; Closed Monday Appointments welcome.www.sewheavenlycreations.netEmail: [email protected] us help you make your wedding day special. We have a variety of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother and grandmother gowns. We provide in-house alterations to ensure the perfect fit. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, our seamstresses will help you design your perfect dress. We also have a great selection of accessories. Tux rental is available. Sew Heavenly Creations is your “Bridal Store & Sew Much More!”
CATERINGWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill 1519 4th Street SW, Mason City641.423.4000Catering for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, retirements, holiday gatherings, reunions and anniversaries. Also available for business meetings. Call for our catering menu.
DJ SERVICESKirk’s Custom DJ 641.423.1126 or 800.496.1126www.kirkscustomdj.comMake your wedding reception dreams a reality and your dance truly fun, unique & memorable.
INVITATIONSUncorked312 Main Avenue,Clear Lake641.357.1120www.uncorkedclearlake.comUncorked proudly offers all of the hottest trends in save the date cards, invitations, enclosure cards, programs, thank you notes, and bridal essentials. Call today to schedule your private consultation.
PRINTINGPSI - Printing Services, Inc.641.424.35381915 4th St. SW, Mason CityPrinting for all of your special occasion needs: Weddings, Graduation, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Reunions, Baby & More!
PostNet641.423.1980451 Indian Head Dr., Mason CityBetween Wal-Mart & Kohl’sFeaturing the finest in personalized wedding and social stationery Whether it’s an invitation for a wedding, an anniversary or graduation, depend on PostNet to deliver the perfect message.
RECEPTIONSMason City Country Club641.424.30143331 19th St. SW, Mason CityMembership not required! Sit down dinners. Multiple style buffets. Appetizer buffet. Dance floor and more! Call today for more information.
MacNider Art Museum641.421.3666303 Second Street SE, Mason [email protected] weddings, distinguished receptions. An elegant setting to make lasting memories.
Duncan Community Ballroom641.843.33534 miles west of Garnerwww.duncanballroom.comSeating for 500, 40x70 dance floor. Serve your own food/caterers welcome. Meeting room available.
REHEARSAL DINNERSDecker House Bed & Breakfast / Sour Grapes Bistro641.423.4700 or 888.363.4700119 2nd street SE, Mason Citywww.masoncityia.com/deckerhouse/Elegant surroundings in this Neoclassical 1890’s home. Perfect for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, luncheons and cozy receptions. Conveniently located behind Music Man Square.
TRAVELAllen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223300 1st Ave. N., Clear LakeWe are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951.
WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTIONPM Park15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222www.pmpark.netWedding site, reception and lodging available all on beautiful Clear Lake. SOLD OUT for 2011 - Taking bookings for 2012 now.
McLaughlin, 25 yearsRROOCCKKWWEELLLL —— Kenton Anthony McLaughlin and Kim
Marie Bamrick of Rockwell, Iowa, were married Feb. 14,1986, in Santa Ana, Calif.
The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniver-sary with an open house from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb.12, 2011, at the American Legion Club in Rockwell. Foodwill be served at 7 p.m., with music at 8 p.m. Theyrequest no gifts, please.
The couple’s children and their spouses are StephanieMcLaughlin and Tyler Severin of Rockwell, KatieMcLaughlin and Dylan Abell of Iowa Falls, and DaniMcLaughlin of Rockwell.
*Average difference between two years tuition at NIACC and two years average tuition at regents universities in Iowa. (based on Fall 2010 tuition and fees)MS-18180
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You were a blessing to us all.
You were a special child.You filled our home withhappiness, and made our
lives complete.The time we had with you
was far too short,but oh so sweet.
Now it comforts us toknow you’re with the
angels above.Your memory has left alegacy that will affect
the future lives of Iowa’s children.
While in our hearts wehold you close, we
continue to hold on to thepeaceful memories of you.
Love,Mom & Dad and Family
In Loving Memory of Tanner James Wilson
THANK YOUThank You
Jim and I would like tothank everyone whohelped us celebrate our50th anniversary. The callsand cards were very muchappreciated. I would alsolike to take this time tothank everyone for thecards, phone calls, wellwishes and prayer lists Ihave been put on since mycancer diagnosis. There isno way to express howmuch this support hashelped.
