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Cooper Richard,
Duane Rommereim
born at 7:48 a.m. Oct. 25, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids.
took place on Sept. 27, 2008 at the Lake Campbell Lutheran Church in rural Brookings, S.D.
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Jeannette (Jan) Boelman and
Engaged Sara M. Faber An April 25th wedding is planned for Bobbi Ann Mary and Kevin Michael Ring
and Mitchell J. Gore will be married Sept. 6, 2009 at Westwood Lutheran Church, Westwood, Kan.
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Katherine Hutzel, Nathaniel Johnson, Adam Kramer, Amanda Leake, Ashley Lickteig, Meganne MANLY — Central McMurray, *Kristen MonSprings High School announced the Honor and tag, Hannah O’Neil, *Jonathan Overy, Katie Merit Rolls for the first semester of 2008-2009. To Redfern, Adam Seiler, RaeAnn Swanson, Allyson be named to the Honor Swinton, Brittney ToseviRoll, a student must have earned a grade point aver- gen, Kylie Wayne, Brooke age of 3.5 or higher. A stu- Webb, Jordan Westphal, Taylor Brooke Yezek. dent must have earned a MERIT ROLL grade point average Grade 9: Jordan Bjerke, between 3.0 and 3.49 to be Ericka Coolican, Dylan named to the Merit Roll. Students whose names are Coyle, Caitlin Golle, preceded by an asterisk (*) Jacqueline Horsfall, Jordan achieved a 4.0 grade point Johns, Marissa Miller, Ty Miller, Hunter Scholl, average. Joseph Welsh, Samantha HONOR ROLL Wurtzel. Grade 9: Mikayla Grade 10: Cheyenne Ahrens, Jennifer Arndt, Sophia Benjegerdes, Rachel Arndt, Kaitlyn Bartel, Borchardt, Jared Enderson, Chelsey Cecil, Taylor Chrencik, Payton Tanner Fink, Jared Foster, Comentino, ShaeLee Molly Frank, Erin Hutzel, Bethany Isaacson, Sheldon Cooper, Jacob Downing, Makala Finley, Jesse JohnJones, Kathryn Lang, Hunter Lauritsen, Marissa son, Max Lund, Kaitlyn Matzen, Jayden Ott, CrysLeake, Ethan Losee, tal Scholbrock, Katie Seiler, Makayla Mills, Samantha Cody Smith, Kelsey Stiles, Mueller, Alexandra Nodtvedt, Emily Peterson, Ryan Stiles, Ashley Tarvestad, Danielle Welsh, Lacy Casey Roegner, Samuel White. Shanks, Nickolas Treloar, Grade 11: Spencer Cassandra Upshaw, Taylor Behne, Emily Bell, Kevin Webb, Taylor Yezek. Bell, Alissa Buck, Sara Grade 10: Brooke BadGaul, Taylor Hagen, ker, Eric Birkedal, Ashley Matthew Kelley, Chelsea Brinkman, Robert CorellJohanns, Elizabeth Gobeli, Siefken, Brionna Sommers, Miriah Whitehurst, Kelly Gourley, Nichol Danielle Willsher, Melinda Hebel, Morgan Lawson, Wilson. Jacob Lister, Michael Grade 12: Rebecca Mackin, Jacob Mills, BenAndrea, Chloe Arndt, TJ jamin Nettleton, Lynzy Bradbury, Franklin Bush, Peters, Allison Pike, Sarah Ryann Carrott, Bailey Tweeten. Christiansen, Sarah Fike, Grade 11: Cody ChrisJessica Fink, Katie Gourley, tianson, Olivia Coronado, Anna Heiny, John Janssen, Marcus Cottrell, *John Harringa, Emily Heaverlo, Drew Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Benjamin Knutson, Laura Hutzel, Jennifer Hunter Krause, Jordan Pope, Amy Rosenbaum, Lentz, Megan Lipp, Tiffany Taylor Tierney. Maxwell, Michael OrlowsGrade 12: Josh Bass, ki, Mikayla Overturf, Luke Heather Brinkman, Kelli Peters, Marigrace Porcelli, Ciavarelli, Parker Comentino, Miranda Foll- Mariah Prieskorn, Tayla Register, Ricky Reuter, muth, Kayla Harrington,
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Whitney Adams, Derek Anderson, Graham Brua, Brian Chodur, Justin NORA SPRINGS — The Corell-Johanns, Gregory second quarter and first Fielder, Julius Fuller, semester honor rolls were Zachary Glass, Jonathan released at Central Golle, Jason Hackett, Leah Springs-Nora Springs Hall, Lillian Holdgate, LinMiddle School. Students coln Jost, Brooke Kamish, recognized are as follows: Colton Kisner, Krissy LauSecond Quarter ritsen, Joseph Lister, Ryan 7th Grade Mann, Christopher Mark“A” Honor Roll wardt, Ashley McLaughlin, Mariah Baker, William Alexia Moore, Chase Ott, Bird, Megan Ebel, Keely Dylan Paulsen, MeganRose Fingalsen, Matthew Green, Piper, Taylor Richardson, Brandon Hebel, Travis Katelyn Scholbrock, Emily Konig, Alexis Korte, BekSchumaker, Schyler Sundzoda Malikova, Amelia vold, Shawn Tierney, McAllister, Kendra Miller, Joshua Van Lent, Jacob Morgan Ott, Emily Overy, Webb, Charles Weiner, Thomas Patterson, Jordann Cole Wickwire, Kole Witte, Rush, Allison Templeton. Christofer Wood. 8th Grade First Semester A Honor Roll 7th Grade Angela Benjegerdes, A Honor Roll Adam Brinkman, Jace Mariah Baker, William Byers, Anna Franke, Aman- Bird, Megan Ebel, Keely da Hargis, Kellen Kessler, Fingalsen, Matthew Green, Amber Kisner, Marissa Brandon Hebel, Danya Mackin, Travis McAllister, Henely, Margaret Justice, Ryan Moretz, Amy Travis Konig, Alexis Korte, Prestholt, Dakota StenKendra Miller, Morgan Ott, srud, Carrissa Trenhaile, Emily Overy, Allison TemMatthew Tweeten, Kyle pleton. White, Jace Whitehurst, 8th Grade Gage Williams, Nicole A Honor Roll Young. Angela Benjederges, 7th Grade Adam Brinkman, Jace B Honor Roll Byers, Anna Franke, AmanZachery Adams, Mary da Hargis, Kellen Kessler, Bendickson, Stephanie Amber Kisner, Marissa Benhart, Andrew Bjerke, Mackin, Travis McAllister, Ethan Blanchard, Connor Ashley McLaughlin, Ryan Blankenship, Darin Blong, Moretz, Amy Prestholt, Kelli Dunbar, Bree Foster, Taylor Richardson, Dakota Lauren Franke, Jordan Har- Stensrud, Carrissa Trengis, Danya Henely, Kaitlyn haile, Matthew Tweeten, Hrubetz, Samantha JackKyle White, Jace Whiteson, Margaret Justice, hurst, Gage Williams, Kole Gunnar Marino, Cameron Witte, Nicole Young. Moorehead, Kendall 7th Grade Moorehead, Amanda B Honor Roll Opkis, Jacklynn Rush, Zachery Adams, Brett James Sliger, Connor Alden, Stephanie Benhart, Smith, Tanner Snow, Brett Andrew Bjerke, Connor Sorenson, Matthew Stiles, Blankenship, Darin Blong, Grant Wieland, Weston Julie Chodur, Kelli Dunbar, Wyborny. Bree Foster, Lauren Franke, 8th Grade Jordan Hargis, Vivian B Honor Roll Holdgate, Kaitlyn Hrubetz, Benjamin Tweeten.
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U of I President’s List IOWA CITY — The following undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the President’s List for the 2008 fall semester. To be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters, with a total of at least 12 semester hours of credit per semester during that period. North Iowa students recognized include: BUFFALO CENTER — Rachel Hansen. BURT — Kate Klefstad. CLEAR LAKE — Kaitlyn Brianna Zenner LAKE MILLS — Megan Marie Pederson. MASON CITY — Molly Marie Brau, Abby E. Goerdt. OSAGE — Heather A. Benttine. PLYMOUTH — Samantha Ann Bosch. ST. ANSGAR — Rebecca Lynn Morrow.
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MASON CITY — Ralph Lockwood, of Mason City, will observe his 80th birthday Feb. 18. He was born Feb. 18, 1929 in Mason City. Greetings may be sent to Ralph at the following address: 304 Third St. N.E., Apt. 306, Mason City, Iowa 50401. Happy 80th Birthday, Dad and Grandpa! Love, your kids and grankids
MASON CITY — Dave, Amy, Maddy, and Nick Navratil celebrated the arrival of Levi David Navratil at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. He weighed 9 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are LeRoy and Carol Navratil, of Mason City, and Dean and Vicki Miner, of Manly. Great-grandparents are Ben and Lil Navratil, of Plymouth, and Blanche Miner, of Mason City.
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Dirksen, Jefson ANGELA MARIE DIRKSEN, of Forest City, is the daughter of Dennis and Rosie Dirksen, of Forest City. She is a 1998 graduate of Forest City High School and a 2008 graduate of North Iowa Area Community College, where she received a licensed practical nursing degree. She is employed at West View Care Center, Britt. ANDREW LYNN JEFSON, of Buffalo Center, is the son of Floyd and Vicky Jefson, of Forest City. He is a 1998 graduate of Forest City High School and is
Thank you I would like to thank the staff at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, East Campus and West Campus Skilled Nursing Unit, and Heritage Care Center for their excellent care during my recent stay. Your caring kindness helped to speed my recovery and my return home. I would also like to thank my many friends and family, whose visits, cards and calls helped to brighten my days. In addition, a big thanks to all of my friends at The Willows who welcomed me home. — Lucille Schultz employed by HawkTree Dairy, Buffalo Center. The couple plans to be married May 9, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Forest City.
Thank you A special thank you to all for the many cards, letters and phone calls on my 90th birthday. It was all very special to me and very much appreciated. — Leslie Olson
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U of I Dean’s List IOWA CITY — The following North Iowa students are among 3,900 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, named to the Dean’s List for the 2008 fall semester. Students named to the list achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher with 12 semester hours or more of graded course work. ALGONA — Colby Krieps, Kandice Roethler, Scott Stence, Megan Conner, Stephanie Leeper, Macy Fickbohm, Daniel Garman. BELMOND — Kelsey Mallen, Ethan Sebert. BUFFALO CENTER — Rachel Hansen. CHARLES CITY — Kelle Goranson, Ryan P. O’Brien, Cheryl Ruzicka, Christopher Kruthoff. CLEAR LAKE — Kaitlyn Zenner, Sean Nichols, Jacob Kolker, Geoffery Dankle, Ethan Astor, Tyrelle Campbell, April Dorweiler, Allison Lueders, Megan Young, Megan Morehouse, Jordan Esbeck. DUMONT — Timothy Fredericks. FLOYD — Lewis Field, Jane Vance. FOREST CITY — Kelsy Sinnwell, Aaron Friederich. GRAFTON — Jenna Kuntz. GREENE — Katie DeVries. HAMPTON — Angela Marquard, Thomas Speake; Drew Hannah, Adam Winters. LAKE MILLS — Richard Adams, Megan Pederson. MANLY — Mandie Bird. MARBLE ROCK — Jill Staudt. MASON CITY — Brittany Ewing, Brittany Carstens, Dana Oppy, Morgan Koerber, Laura Piersma, Danielle Lichman,
Sapna Sondhi, Nicole Meany, Alyssah Davidson, Rajiv Verma, Matthew Kleckner, Chase Langhart, Barbara Nzegwu, Sarah Casey, Elizabeth Polking, Molly Brau, Angela Vanlengen, Spencer Dunlap, Ivan Hurd III, Nell Stevenson, Spencer Anderson, Emilee Linahon, Abby Goerdt, Abigail Behr, Kelsey Wieck. NASHUA — Austin Schuler, Zachary Boyd. OSAGE — Elyse Bauserman, Scott Penney, Laura Thomas, Heather Benttine, Autumn Olsen, Stephany Walk, Vincent Wagner. ROCKFORD — Kelly Trettin, Barbara Staudt. ROCKWELL — Kelly McGee, Jared Stiles, Jenna Baldwin. ST. ANSGAR — John Widen, Rebecca Morrow, Matthew Knudsen. VENTURA — Brittany Halverson. WESLEY — Kristina Reding, Scott Sweers. WODEN — Alex Olson.
U of I graduates IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa awarded an estimated 1,300 degrees at the close of the fall 2008 session during December commencement ceremonies. The ceremonies, traditionally held at Hancher Auditorium, were moved to different locations, including Carver-Hawkeye Arena, because of this year’s record flooding. Among the students from the North Iowa area who received degrees are: BUFFALO CENTER — Tyann Marie Meyer, doctor of physical therapy, physical therapy; Melissa Kay Smith, bachelor of arts, history. CHARLES CITY — Kelly Ann Staudt, bachelor of business administration, finance. CLARION — Janet Lee
Disney, bachelor of science in nursing, nursing. CLEAR LAKE — Allison Kay Lueders, bachelor of arts, interdepartmental studies; Ashley Anne Degeeter, bachelor of science degree in nursing, nursing with honors; Megan Elizabeth Morehouse, bachelor of arts, sociology; Jason William Cochran, bachelor of arts, political science; Jordan Lea Esbeck, bachelor of science, radiation services. DOWS — Brian Charles Kapka, bachelor of arts, interdepartmental studies. FOREST CITY — Maria A. Kuhn, bachelor of arts, communication studies; Amy Marie Charlson, bachelor of science, radiation sciences. GARNER — Casey Loren Nevill, bachelor of business administration, management. HAMPTON — Elliot K. Claypool, bachelor of arts, interdepartmental studies; Carolyn Michelle Lindley Reed, master of social work. LAKE MILLS — Grant T. Brekken, bachelor of science in nursing, nursing. LIVERMORE — Adam C. Berte, bachelor of arts, mathematics with highest distinction. MASON CITY — Jennifer Lynn Wetter, bachelor of arts, communication studies; Kayla D. Smith, bachelor of arts-psychology, bachelor of science-political science; Ashley Celeste Smedsrud, bachelor of business administration, finance; Dillon James Gibson, bachelor of arts, history; Steven John Konefes, bachelor of arts, cinema; Kristen Renee Evers, bachelor of arts, communication studies; Cassandra Rose Galsim, bachelor of arts, psychology; Andrea Suzanne Harp, master of
Hellman, *Megan Hilbert, Randy Kenyon, Bethany Kirsch, Beth Kollasch, Michelle McGuire, David Miller, *Shanna Miller, Danielle Rahm, Jenna Richter, Brandi Roethler, Jesie Rosenmeyer, *Kelly Rouse, Tyler Rowley, Kristina Schiltz, *Christopher Schmidt, Kali Smith, Kyle Smith, Joe Straub, Kory Wieland. Juniors: Chloe Behr, D J St. Ansgar Speech *Brittany Berte, competition results Beletti, Tina Berte, Kelsey Blocker, ST. ANSGAR — Nine St. Taylor Brandenburg, Molly Ansgar School speech stu- Brashear, Beth Broesder, Jeff dents took part in the Broesder, Brett Capesius, Northeast Iowa District Jessie DeRoos, Brandon Speech competition held Doughan, *Rebeccah ErdJan. 24, in Garner. man, *Katrina Even, Nick Students in the Choral Foertsch, Mark Garman, Reading group, Alex Elijah Gelhaus, Joe GolSchmidt, Dillon Smith, witzer, *Nick Kellner, Kelly Allison Wold, Matt Bless, Klein, Dylan Kollasch, Mike Isaac Kittleson, Courtney Mergen, Alyse Meyers, Dana Bartz, Lauren and Kelly Miller, *Rachel Molsberry, Schaefer, received a DiviHenrique Nogueira, Amy sion I rating. Rasmussen, David Reding, In radio broadcasting, Cassie Reising, Katelyn Alex Schmidt, Matt Bless Renger, Kayla Schiltz, and Shae Kruger, received Mackenzie Schindler, Jora Division II rating. In dan Springer, Devin Tindall. ensemble, Courtney Bartz, Sophomores: Eric Bauand Lauren and Kelly mann, Rachel Beletti, Kelsie Schaefer received a DiviBerke, Kristin Berte, sion II rating. Michael Berte, Kayla Students receiving a Blocker, Ashley Bode, HanDivision I rating qualified to compete in state competition Feb. 7, in Decorah.
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Bishop Garrigan honor roll ALGONA — Bishop Garrigan High School released its first semester honor roll for the 2008-2009 year. An asterisk (*) indicates a 4.00 grade point average. Seniors: *Ashley Beisch, Josh Berte, Allison Blocker, Alec Boeckholt, Maleri Bollig, Jack Bradley, *Rebecca Brosnan, Holly Byrkeland, Jenna Carlson, Casey Crail, Matt Elbert, Brian Hamilton, Chris Hansen, *Ben
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Mary, Ring Patricia and John Abele, of Klemme, and Robert and JoAnne Mary, of Mason City, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Bobbi Ann Mary, to Kevin Michael Ring, son of Brian and Nancy Ring, of Clarion. Bobbi graduated from Belmond-Klemme High School and the optometric assistant program at North Iowa Area Community College. She is currently employed at Drs. Snively and Gildner’s Office in Belmond, and also at the Belmond Health Care Center. Kevin graduated from Clarion-Goldfield High School and is currently attending the maintenance electricians program at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. He is currently a member of the
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CEDAR RAPIDS — Jake and Kim Frank, of Cedar Rapids, are parents of a son, Cooper Richard, born at 7:48 a.m. Oct. 25, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. He weighed 5 lbs., 14 oz., and was 18¾ inches long. Cooper is welcomed by a brother, Griffin. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frank, of Riverside, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Phillips, of Mason City. Great-grandfather is John McAleer, of Mason City.
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The marriage of Jeannette (Jan) Boelman and Duane Rommereim took place on Sept. 27, 2008 at the Lake Campbell Lutheran Church in rural Brookings, S.D. The Rev. Dr. Gary Wilkerson, of Roseville, Minn., officiated. Attending the couple were the bride’s daughter, Mary Oien Reed, of Boone, and Timothy Rommereim, of Santa Cruz, Calif. The bride’s grandson, John Oien, of Brookings, escorted her down the aisle. Kristin Stradleigh, of Phoenix, Ariz., was her mother’s personal attendant. Special music was provided by Guy Routley, of Santa Cruz, Calif., stepson of the groom. A reception and dinner immediately followed the ceremony. The couple is currently living at the groom’s home, 42090 Diadomite Way, Palm Desert, Calif., 92260 until May when they return to the bride’s home in Mason City. Future plans are for the couple to relocate to Sioux Falls, S.D.
Isabelle Sage GREENE — Allyson Kock and Randy Sage, of Greene, are parents of a daughter, Isabelle Brynn Sage, born at 1:10 pm. Jan. 20, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center — North Iowa, Mason City. She weighed 5 lbs., 12.4 oz., and was 19 inches long. She is welcomed by grandparents, Rich and Deb Kock, of Greene; Donald and Jessie Sage, and Kathy and Gary Ekborg, all of Mason City, and greatgrandmothers Janice Schrage, of Greene, and Elaine Sage, of Mason City.
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Stokke, Kotz CLEAR LAKE — Ashley Anne Kotz and Jason Scot Stokke were married Sept. 20, 2008 at an outdoor ceremony at PM Park in Clear Lake, by the Rev. John Messer. Ashley is the daughter of Randy and Dianne Kotz, of Clear Lake, and Jason is the son of David and Ralphene Stokke, of Clear Lake. Maid of honor was Amber Floy. The bride’s other attendants were Jennifer Golien, Whitney Dye, Colette Kotz, Christy Jennings, Lisa Stokke, Pamela Hill and Holly Cooke. Her personal attendants were Theresa Studer and Jennifer Ask. Best man was Jamie Weaver. The groom’s other attendants were Chris Golien, Jason Sheahan, Nathan Kotz, Jon Berhow, Charlie McGuire, Tim Nosbisch and Dani Cooke. Flower girl was Ariana Aponte and Samuel Stokke served as ring bearer. Ushers were Todd Allbee, Adam Van Syoc, Chris Dillavou, and Trinity Hill. Special music was provid-
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ed by soloist, Amber Floy. Guestbook attendants were Lea and Brittany Baker and gift attendants were Sydney Baker, Lydia Stokke and Gabriel Stokke. A reception hosted by Scott and Vonnie Amosson and Jorge and Suzanne Aponte was held lakeside in PM Park in Clear Lake. Ashley is employed with Mercy Medical CenterNorth Iowa in Mason City and Jason is owner of Stokke Auto in Clear Lake. The couple resides in Clear Lake.
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Kathryn Morse, 80 MASON CITY — A card shower is planned for Kathryn Morse, of Mason City, who will observe her 80th birthday Monday, Feb. 23. Kathryn was born Feb. 23, 1929 in Minnesota. Cards may be sent to her at the following address: 429 22nd St. S.W., Mason City, Iowa 50401.
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Faber, Gore SARA M. FABER, of Overland Park, Kan., is the daughter of Steve and Maria Faber, of Mason City, Sara is a 2005 graduate of Mason City High School and a 2006 graduate of Salon Professional Academy, Ames, with a cosmetology degree. She is employed by Sopra Spa and Salon, in Prairie Village, Kan. MITCHELL J. GORE, of Overland Park, Kan., is the son of Deb and Dave Marson and John and Pam Gore, all of Mason City. Mitchell is a 2003 graduate of Mason City High School, and a 2007 graduate of Iowa State University, with a degree in management information systems. He is employed by RSM McGladrey in Kansas City, Mo. The couple will be married Sept. 6, 2009 at Westwood Lutheran Church, Westwood, Kan.
You used to be a Pac-man guy, but now you’re 40 and a great dad and martial arts instructor. Love, Dad, Deb, Bobbi, Miekka, Mia and Jack.
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Friday, February 20, 2009 Music Man Square • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wine & Beer Tasting • Hors d’oeuvres Music • Dancing Live & Silent Auction Tickets: $15 Individual • $25 Couple Corporate Tables Available Ticket Locations: MCDA Office, Coffee Cat and Community National Bank Congratulations Wayne Landheer for graduating from the criminal justice program with an associate’s degree from Kaplan University on Feb. 13, 2009. Wayne is the son of John and Pam Landheer, of Garner. A graduation party will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 with family and friends.
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MCHS honor roll MASON CITY — The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Mason City High School for the first semester. To receive this honor a student must have a 3.0 to 3.49 grade point average. Seniors: Emilie Andresen, Ashley Arens, Alex Ausenhus, Cory Barnish, Mykl Boyd, Britny W Brand, Stephanie Bretey, Shealyn Brunsvold, Nathan Carper, Ling Chen, Michael Christopherson, Michael Fallis, Suzanne Fallis, Laura Gardner, William Heimbuch, Nathan Hendrickson, Manuel Hernandez, Alonzo Higgins, Taylor Johnson, Christopher Kelley, Heather Knoke, Emily Knoop, Connor Koppin, Brandon Kropf, April Lam, Ruth Lapointe, Spencer Maroo, Tyler Mason, Megan McConnell, Cody Menting, Corrine Muyskens, Toni Myhre, Tyler Newell, Jacquelyn Nolte, Nichole Perry, Courtney Peters, Evan Pischel, Heather Pope, Sheila Reich, Megan Ropella, Chelsea Taylor, Mason True, Benjamin Van Hemert, Jarryd Walker, Kory Watts, and Nathaniel Whitehurst. Juniors: Pierce Ames, Richard Atkinson, Brittany Baker, Julya Becker, Hannah Bergan, Teri Birdsall, Kayla Brown, Andrew Bruns, Cameron Brunstein, Courtney Busch, Jackie Connor, Bethany Crabb, Angel Dickinson, Holly Dusheck, Stephanie Ehlers, LaShae’ Eldridge, Brook Frenz, Lee Gealow, Amanda Gomez, Sabrina Haag, Clint Hain, Kristan Hegtvedt, Zachary Herdliska, Katilynn Hershey, Bryn Ivonavitch, Hope Johnson, Courtney
Keiser, Shane Kellner, Matthew Little, Marissa Mahon, Robert Mahoney, John Maschka, Cecily McWilliams, Robert Mead, Parker Merritt, Rea Mesinovic, Justin Metli, Allyson Nelson, Harley Nelson, Kellie Nelson, Toan Nguyen, Robert Nickson, Kaleigh Oliver, Devon Prestholt, Kendall Rasmussen, Amber Schott, Sarah Stalker, Nicholas Stoyles, Amanda Wisner, Coleman Worthy, and Joshua Yezek. Sophomores: Anderson Atkinson, Nicole Ausborn, Haley Austin, Katee Bartholomew, Jacqueline Bohl, Miles Brainard, Erin Burt, Nichole Crockford, Kali Cruse, Meredith Dunn, Stephanie Faulkner, Anna Fewins, Miranda Fielder, Nathan Flynn, Jeremy Fournier, Ford Groven, Dylan Hall, David Hand, Jordyn Hendrickson, Sierra Infante, Madilyn Johnson, Miranda Johnson, Daniel Keeling, Austin Kellner, Camie Kibbee, Chloe Kline, Evan Lambert, Jasmine Lane, Travis Mallo, Janee’ McDaniels, Alex Meyer, Elizabeth Meyer, Hannah Meyers, Erin Murphy, Paige Murphy, Aaron Overbeck, Alyssa Post, Ashley Riser, Jaquelyn Saewert, Aaron Sanchez, Jeri Sberal, Marissa Schneider, Ciara Schwandke, Zachary Scott, Alexa Sellergren, Callie Snitker, Kirsten Squier, Brock Stoeffler, Robert Swenson, Rachel Tan, Coty Thompson, Danya Thoms, Wraymond Todd, Jacob Ulstad, Lincoln Vorba, Paige Watson, Moriah Wendel, Margaret Wiese, and Justice Wright. Freshmen: Nicole Albrecht, Brea Alexander, David Alscher, Caleb Arndt, Morgan Banken,
Houang, Noah Huisman, Jennifer Hutzel, Melissa Kaska, Jacqueline Keeling, Kayla King, Dimitria Klein, Derek Kunz, Kyla Lichty, Erin Lucas, Elsie Luna, Hillary Manning, Jacob Martinson, Jennifer Messer, Kimberly Miller, Brandi Munson, Tanner O’Brien, Mackenzie Pierson, Andrea Piper, Erika Pohlman, Eric Pyle, Christine Salley, Matthew Schiffer, Tyler White, Sadie Wilson, Andrea Winters, Allia Yarrow, and Tori Zalaznik. Juniors: Eli Allgood, Emily Bennett, Alexandria Burtness, Kinsey Cornick, Olivia Crane, Bryan Dannen, Jorden Dannen, Katie FitzPatrick, Anna Ford, Haley Foster, Natasha Hadacek, Katlyn Hegtvedt, Christi Hernandez, Matthew Hickman, Lindsey Hubbard, Mackenzie Hull, Christina Jellema, James Kay, Tyler Kent, Megan Klouse, Nancy Lam, Zachery Lane, Andrew Little, Blake LybMaria Makar, MCHS Principal’s List bert, Katherine Ollman, Emily MASON CITY — The Pappas, Matthew Patchen, following students have Kristin Potts, Savanna been named to the Princi- Ramon, Michael Schiffer, pal’s List at Mason City Taylor Sgontz, Lindsey High School for first Smith, Kristina Stange, semester. To receive this Julia Takemura, Jordyn honor, students must have Tobin, Mariam Vahdat, a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point Sarah VanOsten, Tevon average. Wilderman, Emily Wiltsie, Seniors: Meredith and Kati Wubben. Angell, Kaylee Baltierra, Sophomores: Autumn Jefferson Brown, Addie Alitz, Blake Ausenhus, Carpenter, Jonathan Michael Betz, Jonathon Chapman, Dorothy Boyle, Elizabeth CampCollins Aurand, Ryann bell, Melanie Carroll, Dear, Douglas Dobrzynski, Emerald Cheney, Rex DavRachel Dolphin, Leah enport, Anne Epley Escher, Erin Ewy, Jeremiah Birtwistle, Linae Escher, Freudenberg, Caroline Jordan Flaherty, Jade Gibson, Abbie Gobeli, Funk, Lauren Hanna, DilRyan Goetzinger, Kayla lon Harris, Aron Hrubetz, Gump, Joy Hachfeld, Alexis Jackson-BuffingBrooke Hain, Matthew ton, Josselyn Jorgensen, Henderson, Jacob Hines, Aaron Kacer, Brittany Dustin Hines, Justin Kammerer, Alexandra Dustin Bartz, Ryan Bice, Louis Blackmore, Branson Bull, Alexandra Chavez, Zachary Chavez, Jerry Chen, Suegene Chung, Evan Collins, Carter DeVary, Taylor Gossweiler, Justin Hain, Darnisha Harper, Blake Harrer, Thomas Heimbuch, Kailee Hrubetz, Brandon Huegli, Mitchell Inman, Tyler Isch, Janeth Ituarte, Taylor Jensen, Jasmine Johnson, Hannah Jones, Parker Kober, Devon Lee, Caitlyn Lewis, McKenzie Mariner, Dakota McFarland, Sierra Mitchell, Sarah Ollman, Dilan Ott, Justin Pruisman, Raquel Ramon, Cambry Rattay, Kayla Rhoades, Morgan Richards, Nicole Roth, Wyatt Rowe, Marjorie Rozen, Taylor Ruby, Albanie Schultz, Samuel Skogen, Brooke Slattery, Zoey Smith, Derek Smuck, Parker Sturges, Zachary Thornblade, Haley True, Kaitlyn Turk, Madalynn Tyler, Lennice Valentine, and Savannah Willier.
Kaufman, Andrea Kaufman, Cody King, Wesley King, Emily Knoke, Daniel Larsen, Brittanie Lucas, Joshua Martinson, Matthew Merry, Kristin Oulman, Cassie Pappas, Jacob Peter, Brandon Platts, Ellen Pyle, Hannah Schriever, Sarah Simon, Timothy Sluik, Mikayla Smith, Kelsey Smith, Arun Sondhi, Whitney Springer, McKenzie Thomazin, Nathan Tornquist, Nga Tran, Ryan Voves, Jacob Weiss, Allison White, and Abigail Zavala. Freshmen: Julia Bahls, Jared Bartel, Taylor Bigler, Megan Binstock, Kimberly Brainerd, Cody Brandau, Kayla Byers, Samuel Christianson, Chase Crane, Elliott Craw, Mariah Deinhart, Cody DeMaris, Connor DeRoy, Jeffrey Dobrzynski, Laura Dobrzynski, Maddison Dodd, Savannah Drumheller, Alexandra Dunlay, Kativa Eckholt, MaKenzie Eggerth, Ryan Erickson, Jack Esser, Sheila Evans, Madison Fitzgerald, Julia Gales, Emily Goetz, Logan Goetzinger, Kyle Goranson, Emily Hackman, Siri Hansen, Kevin Hook, Victor Ituarte, Ethan Juhnke, Mariah Knutson, Loretta Kraling, Dylan Larson, Hannah Lassise, Morgan Leider, Lincoln Lewerke, Brianna Lewerke, Alexis Lichty, Brooke Lichty, Brandon McConnell, Elizabeth McCulloch, Brent Mead, Payton Mellman, Atlee Moet, Alexis Papouchis, Linda Patrick, Claire Pennington, Dalton Peters, Rachelle Piper, Hunter Renn, Anthony Rier, Nicholas Riesen, Kathryn Salmon, Dominick Scarrow, Austin Schaeffer, Katherine Schickel, TyAnne Schulte, Dominique Senger, Ana
Shurtz, Caleb Simon, Marcus Spotts, Emily Stadheim, Katherine Stepleton, Randy Stevens, Breanna Sullivan, Alicia Truka, Spencer Wharton, Ryne Wilderman, Zachary Wilson, Brianna Yarrow, and Kali Zeigler.
Wartburg College graduates WAVERLY — More than 35 Wartburg College students received diplomas at the college’s December commencement ceremony, Dec. 14. North Iowa graduates include: CLEAR LAKE — Miquela Bancroft, B.A. business administration, with a concentration in marketing. LAKE MILLS — Tony Flatness, B.A. biology. NORTHWOOD — Heather Patterson, B.A. biology.
Schafer named to Chancellor’s List SIOUX CITY — Lydia Schafer, of Greene, was named to the Chancellor’s List at St. Luke’s College, Sioux City, for the first semester of the 2008-09 year. To be named to the Chancellor’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Morningside College graduate SIOUX CITY — David Pink, of St. Ansgar, is a December, 2008 graduate of Morningside College. Pink received a bachelor of science degree, with a major in business administration.
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Rita Smith, 90 OSAGE — Rita Smith, of Osage, will celebrate her 90th birthday at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Osage. If you know Rita, you KNOW that this will be a casual, light-hearted 90th birthday. Come as you are — we is. She requests no gifts. Rita was born Feb. 21, her at the following 1919 in New Hampton. address: 715 N. 13th St., Greetings may be sent to Osage, Iowa, 50461.
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DEVAN COURTNEY, of Iowa City, is the daughter of Jay and Patricia Courtney, of Coralville. She is a 2004 graduate of Iowa City West High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa, with a B.A. degree in English with a certificate in English education. Devan is employed by Alburnett High School in Alburnett, Iowa. RYAN KADUCE, of Iowa City, is the son of Dawn and Jeff Kaduce, of Ventura. He is a 2004 graduate of Ventura High School, and a 2008 graduate of the University of Iowa, graduating with highest distinction and earning his B.A. degree in linguistics and anthropology. Ryan is currently pursuing an M.A. degree in linguistics at the U of I. He is employed with the University of Iowa Department of Linguis-
HAMPTON — Marvin Popp and Lynnette (Winters) Popp, of Hampton, were married Feb. 20, 1984. The couple will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the United Methodist Church fellowship hall, Hampton. The couple’s children and their spouses are: Tony and Brittany Popp, and Emma, of Kamrar, and Talia Popp, of Dumont. Greetings may be sent to the couple at the following address: 1731 Warbler Ave., Dumont, Iowa 50625.
On Jan. 31, 2009, Mason City Sunrise Rotary Club held its seventh annual Basketball Tournament for fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys and girls basketball teams. The tournament held in the NIACC Rec Center, was a huge success, providing a competitive environment for the teams. Those helping make this a successful event were our sponsors, and the NIACC Athletic and Maintenance Departments, which provided referees for the games and set up the gym for our use. Thanks to our many sponsors, which were: Edgar Financial, Olson AG, Rist and Associates, Northern Cedar Service, Matt Dodge American Family Insurance, Auto Edge, North Iowa Tire, Decker Sporting Goods, Tom and Mary Markwalter, Mason City Powersports, Brian Randall Allstate Insurance, Major Erickson Funeral Home, Good Shepherd Health Center, Clausen Plumbing and Heating, Clear Lake Bank and Trust, Martin Brothers Food Market, and Hawkeye Food Service. Thanks also to the 24 teams that participated.
tics, Iowa City. The couple plans to be married at 3 p.m., May 30, 2009 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Iowa City. The reception will be held at the Indoor Club of the Paul W. Brechler press box at Kinnick Stadium.
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Thorvald Sorensen, 90 PLYMOUTH — Thorvald Sorensen, of Plymouth, will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Riverside Friends Church, 527 N. Kentucky Ave., Mason City. He was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Clear Lake. Cards may be sent to Thorvald at the following address: P.O. Box 138, Plymouth, Iowa, 50464. Thorvald Sorensen is the son of Danish immigrants Chris and Petra Sorensen. Children include: Donald Sorensen, Kathy (Jerry) Sonsalla, and Steven
(LaVonne) Sorensen. There are six grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
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Jovita Perez, 80 MASON CITY — Jovita Perez, of Mason City, will celebrate her 80th birthday with a family dinner Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Prime ‘n Wine, Mason City. She was born Feb. 15, 1929. Cards may be sent to Jovita at the following address: 911 N. Jackson Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401. She requests no gifts, please.
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Your involvement and good sportsmanship also helped to make this a successful tournament. We look forward to having you back again next year. — Rich Malinaric, Mason City Sunrise Rotary Club
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ther, and great-grandfather. We want to thank everyone who came out in the bitter cold to the visitation, wake and funeral. Thanks to the ladies that served the dinner, to all the priests that served the mass, and Brian Cataldo for his help and Marv Ricke for moving snow. God Bless each of you. The family of Francis, — Lois, Steve, Julie, Susan, Dave, Greg, Jerome, Lisa and Laurie
The family of Simon Trinidad would like to extend their appreciation for all the food, money and support shown to the family at the time of his death. A special thanks to everyone at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in HampThank you ton and to all who attended Many thanks to relatives the service. — The Trinidad Family and friends who sent cards for our 60th anniversary. Thank you Special thanks to our children, grandchildren, and The family of Francis great-grandchildren for Rayhons wishes to thank family and friends for the the surprise dinner party and card shower. It was prayers, masses, food, great. We enjoyed it very flowers, plants and memorials extended to us much. — Frederick and Lula in our recent loss of our Bell husband, father, grandfa-
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Dartmouth student recognized HANOVER, N.H. — Jonathan Sheller, of Mason City, Iowa, was cited for outstanding academic achievement in economics, during the fall 2008 term at Dartmouth College.
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RECEPTIONS Knights of Columbus 641.424.5300 551 S.Taft, Mason City Beautiful facility to host your wedding, anniversary or meetings. Max capacity of 300. Please call for additional information. REHEARSAL DINNERS Decker House Bed & Breakfast / Sour Grapes Bistro 641.423.4700 or 888.363.4700 119 2nd street SE, Mason City www.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. TRAVEL Allen Travel Agency & Cruise Quest 641.357.5223 or 800.475.5223 10 Allens Alley, Clear Lake We are your full time professional travel planners and cruise vacation specialist, in service since 1951. TUXEDOS Moorman Clothiers 641.423.5222 / 2 South Federal, Mason City info@moormanclothiers.com www.moormanclothiers.com Your Tuxedo Professionals Sir Knight Formalwear 641.424.6018 19 2nd Street NE, Mason City www.andersonformalwear.com Formalwear is our specialty. Detailed individualized service. VIDEOGRAPHER Epsilon Productions 641.582.3239 www.videoiowa.com Our expert videographers will capture the emotions and excitement of your special day and create a moving, fun-to-watch DVD for you to treasure. We offer eedding & event videography, photo slide shows with music. Call us today to learn more! WEDDING SITE AND RECEPTION PM Park 15297 Rainy Drive South Shore, Clear Lake 641.357.1991 or 641.529.2222 www.pmpark.net Wedding site, reception and lodging available all on beautiful Clear Lake.
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Forest City Large Group Speech Results FOREST CITY — Results from Forest City High School’s participation in the State Large Group Speech competition held Feb. 7, in Decorah, are as follows: Choral Reading — Division I : Logan DeVries, Kailey Bunger, Sharayah May, Nicole Nesset, Caleb Kruse, Josh Bertelsen, Rachel Church, Morgan Gossman, Jason Neumann, Molly Oleson, Hillary Albertson, Dan Langerud, McKenzie Krieger, Amanda Schultz, Chet Anderson. Musical Theatre- Division II — Felicity Olson, Molly Oleson, Megan Kirschbaum, Isaac Kuhn, Justin Mattingly, Kailey Bunger. Musical Theatre-Division I Lynnea Fredrickson and Ben Snyder.
One Act-Division I Sarah Keely, Lynnea Fredrickson, Logan DeVries, Sam Keely, Jason Neumann, Sharayah May, Justin Mattingly, April McCormick, Gen Halvorsen, Josh Bertelsen. Group Mime-Division I Sarah Keely, Julian Hasselhorn, Megan Kirschbaum Group Improv- Division II for both Chet Anderson and Cory Anderson Dan Langerud, Arlene Jones, Cade Christensen. Ensemble Acting-Division II for all groups Isaac Kuhn, Cody Lauritsen, Dylan Owen; Amy Kafer, Heidi Nyhus; Simon Sager, Felicity Olson, April McCormick Reader’s Theatre-Division II Danika Fredrickson, Nathan
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