Weddings & Engagements

JD and Wendy Goodchild of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Courtney, to Nicole Goldsmith, daughter of Joe and Linda Goldsmith of Earlville. Nicole is a graduate of University of Northern Iowa and is employed at Cottingham and Butler in Dubuque. Courtney is a graduate of UNI and Palmer Chiropractic and will be opening a Chiropractic practice in Dubuque...

Leo and Madonna Strait are celebrating their celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Greetings may be sent to 903 E. Lakeshore Dr. #3, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588. Leo and Madonna Fitzgerald were united in marriage at St. Matthews Church in Clare on October 20, 1952. They lived in Clare until 1977 before moving to Storm Lake. They are members of St. Mary’s Church...

John Sennert and Erin Cully were united in marriage on September 2, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Mass. The reception and dance followed at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, Mass. Erin is the daughter of Kristin Cully of Kingston, Massachusetts and Kevin Cully of Dallas, Texas. ...

Jaymie and Jean Bral of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son John, to Callie Hoffman, daughter of Denette Hoffman, Schaller and Chris Hoffman, Sioux Rapids. John is a graduate of Buena Vista University with a degree in Business Management. He is currently employed at Principal Financial Group as a New Business Coordinator...

Breanna Wacker and Kenny Bishop announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Lon and Teresa Wacker of Hartley and Kenny and Denise Hinkeldey of Alta...

Raymond and Patricia Imming, Fonda, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eden Irene Imming to Jordan Michael VanDerSloot, son of Michael and Stacey VanDerSloot, Storm Lake. Eden is a graduate of Newell-Fonda Community High School and also a graduate of Upper Iowa University where she earned a degree in Marketing...

Rachel Miller and Cole Anderson were united in marriage on July 1 at Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls. Pastor Jordan Prihoda officiated. Rachel is the daughter of Curt and Deb Miller of Hampton, Iowa and Cole is the son of Dan and Brenda Anderson of Storm Lake...

Raymond and Patricia Imming, Fonda, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Eden Irene Imming to Jordan Michael VanDerSloot, son of Michael and Stacey VanDerSloot, Storm Lake. Eden is a graduate of Newell-Fonda Community High School and also a graduate of Upper Iowa University where she earned a degree in Marketing...

Mike and Mary Mortier of Marshall, MN are excited to announce the engagement of their son Danny Mortier to Kathleen Arnts, daughter of Bernard and Peg Arnts of Alta. Danny is a 2010 graduate from Marshall Senior High School. He graduated in 2012 from Alexandria Technical and Community College Class. He studies Hydraulics and Mechatronics. Danny works as Indoor Salesman/Customer Service representative at Fluid Power in Sioux Falls, SD...

John and Roxie Brostad will celebrate their 42nd Anniversary on August 9.

Mike and Mary Mortier of Marshall, MN are excited to announce the engagement of their son Danny Mortier to Kathleen Arnts, daughter of Bernard and Peg Arnts of Alta...

The children of Ron and Janette Willer would like to honor their parents with a card shower honoring them on their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple was married August 23, 1952 at Frieden’s Immanuel Reformed Church of Christ in Schleswig. Cards of congratulations may reach them at 408 Barton; Apt. 310; Storm Lake, Iowa 50588...

Madison Ehlers and Shelby Anderson were united in marriage on December 31, 2016 in Boone. Shelby is the daughter of John and Cheryl Anderson of Webster City, formerly from Storm Lake. She received her RN degree from Iowa Central Community College. ...

Doug and Joanie Clausen of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Aaron Clausen, to Kelsey Hartnett daughter of John and Amy Hartnett of Storm Lake. Aaron works at VT Industries as a national account manager. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in business marketing. He played golf at Creighton University...

Jacob Van Manen and Katherine Sennert were united in marriage on November 19, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rembrandt. The reception and dance were held at the Alta Community Center...

Jaymie and Jean Bral of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jaymes, to Brittany Boston, daughter of Shane and Lori Boston, of Adel. Jaymes is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Finance...

Henry Jr. and Chris DeMan will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on July 2. They were married at the Odebolt United Methodist Church, in 1977. They have three children, Anthony, Aaron, and Amber. They also have five grandchildren and one on the way in November...

Todd and Marcia Kay of Albert City are excited announce the engagement of their son Brandon, to Samantha Hall, daughter of Linda Mobley of Albert City, Fred Hall of Storm Lake, and step-daughter of Chad Mobley of Churdan. Brandon is a 2006 graduate of Laurens-Marathon High School. He is currently a production manager for The Maschhoffs...

Dan and Traci Sliefert of Alta would like to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Nicole Sliefert to Jordan Ottenbacher, son of Ron and Cheryl Ottenbacher of Fargo, ND. Nicole is a Clinical Education Specialist at Blank Children’s Hospital-NICU in Des Moines...

Harlan and Deb Matasovsky of Storm Lake are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katie Matasovsky, to John Rogeles, son of Hiram & Annie Garcia of McKinney, TX. Katie is a 2009 graduate of Storm Lake High School and a 2013 graduate of Morningside College. She is an RN nurse and employed by Baylor, Scott & White-Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, TX...

Tim and Vicki Buell of Galva announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter Ashley to Cole Magnussen of Newell. Ashley is a 2010 graduate of Galva-Holstein High School, a 2012 graduate of ICCC with an associates of arts degree and a 2014 Morningside graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. Ashley is employed as a fourth grade teacher at Storm Lake Elementary...

Brent and Debra Hendricks of Storm Lake announce the engagement of their son Joshua, to Jamie Wright, daughter of Gregg and Elizabeth Wright of Bettendorf. Joshua is a 1997 graduate of Storm Lake High School and the University of Iowa. He is currently a project manager for Jones Custom Builders in Denver, CO...

Bob and Patty Payer will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on May 13th.

Bob and Cindy Iehl of Alta, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jamie Iehl, to Martel Green, son of Daryl and Nancy Green of Gary, Indiana. Jamie is a 2005 graduate of Alta High School and a 2006 graduate of the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness. She is currently a Front End Zone Supervisor at Wal-Mart in Sioux City...