Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Johannsen

Caitlin Rae Hanken and Bradley Drew Johannsen were married Aug. 26 in an outdoor ceremony at the West Union Recreation Complex in West Union.

Parents of the couple are Jeffrey and Renee Hanken of Castalia, Mitch Johannsen of Ankeny and Mary Johannsen of Hawkeye.

Given in marriage by her father and mother, the bride wore an ivory gown featuring a lace overlay and train. The gown included an illusion neckline and sleeves.

During the ceremony, the bride and groom gave each of their mothers a rose as a thank-you for their upbringing.

Following the ceremony, the couple were honored at a reception at the West Union Events Center.

Caitlin will continue her work in marketing. Brad recently graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport and will now be practicing in Grand Rapids, Mich., where the couple will reside. 

Grace Belden

Mike and Angelisa (Rowland) Belden of Chicago are happy to announce the birth of their second child, Grace Aileana

Grace was born at 8:26 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. She weighed 8 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21.5 inches long at birth.

She was welcomed home by her big brother, Nolan, 4. 

Proud grandparents are Bob and Mary Belden of Westgate and Everett and Vicki Rowland of Clermont.  

Grace’s great-grandmother is LaVilla Rowland Onsager of Postville.

Bob Boleyn

Bob Boleyn will celebrate his 87^th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 31. 

His family invites friends and relatives to help him celebrate by joining in a card shower. 

Bob’s children are Cindy Buckendahl of Aurelia, Craig (Vicky) Boleyn of Oelwein, Cary (Cathy) Boleyn of Elgin, and Shelli Boleyn of West Union.

Birthday greetings may be sent to Bob at 604 East St., Elgin, IA 52141.

Bill Ashby

The family of Bill Ashby invites everyone to come help Bill celebrate his 75^th birthday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Clermont Opera House.

No gifts, please; your presence will be your gift.

Birthday cards would be welcome, however, and for those unable to attend the open house celebration, they may be sent to Bill at P.O. Box 132, Clermont, IA 52135.

Bill will turn 75 on Nov. 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Candee

In celebration of Roger and Donna (Hinkel) Candee’s 60^th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 9, their children would like to honor them with a card shower.

The Candees are former residents of West Union and would love to hear from their Union-land friends.

Cards of congratulations and any stories you’d like to share may be sent to 600 S. 5^th St., Carlisle, IA  50047.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Nuss

Gene and Jane Nuss of Hawkeye will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 21, with a family dinner.  

Gene Nuss and Jane Pleggenkuhle were married Oct. 21, 1967, at Peace United Church of Christ in Fredericksburg.

They are parents of three children: Marty (Carolyn) Nuss of New Hampton, Emily (Todd) Seabaugh of St. Louis, Mo., and Fredric (Hilary) Nuss of Hawkeye.

Their family also includes 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

The couple's family would like to invite relatives and friends to join in a card shower for Jane and Gene. Please share a memory or two that you may have from knowing them.

Anniversary cards can be sent to Gene and Jane Nuss, 20798 Q Ave., Hawkeye, IA 52147.

Lane Harold Foster Brekke

 Abby and Justin Brekke are happy to announce the birth of their son, Lane Harold Foster Brekke.

 Lane was born Friday, Aug. 11, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. He weighed 5 lbs., 2 oz. and was 18 inches in length.

 Lane was welcomed home by his sister, Vera, 5, and brother, Walter, 3.

 Grandparents are Don and Deb Foster of Clarksville and Lonnie and Mary Ann Brekke of West Union.

Great grandmother is Eileen Molokken of West Union.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Tope

Stanley and Connie Tope of West Union will celebrate 50 years of marriage on Saturday, Oct. 14. 

The couple are the parents of Tim (Marcia) Tope, Jeff (Billie) Tope, and Kim (Justin) Koenig. Their family also includes five grandchildren. 

Anniversary wishes can be sent to Stanley and Connie at 109 S. Walnut St., West Union, IA 52175.

Carolyn Stanbrough

Carolyn Stanbrough of West Union will observe her 80^th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 22.

In honor of this milestone, she will be honored at a family gathering.

Birthday wishes can be sent to Carolyn at 711 Jefferson St., Apt. 5, West Union, IA 52175.

Karl and Jean Zweibahmer

Karl and Jean (Holtey) Zweibahmer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 7, 2017. They were married October 7, 1967, at St. Francis de Sales Church in Ossian. They are the parents of five children: John (Teresa) of Ossian; Jerry of Fredericksburg; Julie (Brian) Pecinousky of Cedar Rapids; Jason (Marilyn) of Festina; Jaclyn (Mike) Wittenburg of Robins. They also have 14 grandchildren and two twin great-grandchildren. Wishes and blessings can be sent to 417 E. Main St., Ossian, IA 52161.