KIRKMAN -- Kevin and Brenda Fries of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Lyndsey to Zach Sears both of Ankeny. Zach is the son of Rick and Laura Sears, Winterset.    The couple plans to wed on October 3 at Redline Church of Christ, Kirkman.    
 

    HARLAN -- Clare Klein of Harlan and Brett Croghan of Portsmouth exchanged marriage vows on July 3, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan. Father John Frost performed the 2:30 p.m. double ring ceremony.    Parents of the couple are Joe and Jane Klein, Harlan; and Bob and Janet Croghan, Portsmouth.
 

    HARLAN -- Ray and Frances Anastasi of Harlan celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on September 14. Cards will reach them if sent to 2108 12th Street, Room #157, Harlan, IA 51537.    Their family includes Carol Foutch, Portsmouth; Jan Bonds, Harlan; Duane and Deb Anastasi, Klamath Falls, OR; Pat and Tom Sondag, Harlan; and Shirley and Dan Richards, LaVista, NE. They have 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  
 

    TUCSON, AZ -- Vonnie Burchett of Tucson, AZ will mark her 95th birthday on September 26. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

    SHELBY -- Janiece Rau of Shelby will celebrate her 80th birthday on September 11. Her family is planning a card shower in her honor.

    ADAIR -- Gerald and Sharon Hoffmann of Woodbine announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexa to Jose Palacios both of Shelby. He is the son of Pedro and Kelly Palacios, Las Cruces, NM.    The couple plans to marry on October 10 at the Schafer Century Barn near Adair.
 

    HARLAN -- Randy and Jeanne Fields of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth to Austin Euchner both of Omaha. Austin’s parents are former Harlan residents John and Kim Euchner, Sioux Falls, SD.    The couple will exchange marriage vows on September 26 in a ceremony at the Harlan Golf and Country Club.
 

    HARLAN -- Lavina Gross will mark her 99th birthday on September 13. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 703 Dye Street Apt.

    HARLAN -- Jolene Mae (Wilwerding) Blum of Harlan will celebrate her 80th birthday on September 8.

    SHELBY -- Carol Mattox of Shelby will observe her 80th birthday today, September 4. Her children include Laura Tennigkeit, Underwood; and Mike Mattox, Brooklyn Park, MN. She has five grandchildren.    Carol’s husband is the late Richard “Dick” Mattox.–––––––––––––––––––    Birthday milestone photos and stories for persons marking their 70th birthdays or more are printed free of charge in the newspaper.    
 

    DEFIANCE -- Wes and JoAnn Walker of Defiance marked their 60th wedding anniversary on September 3. They plan to celebrate with their family at a later date.    Their family includes daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Mike Feldman, Panama; and three grandchildren.
 

    HARLAN -- Randy and Jeanne Fields of Harlan will mark their 25th wedding anniversary on September 9. They plan to celebrate with a family dinner at a later date.    Their family includes Elizabeth Fields and fiance, Austin Euchner, Omaha; John Fields, Ankeny; Joseph Fields, Maryville, MO; and Anthony Fields at home.
 

    EARLING -- Charlie and Marie Klein of Earling will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on September 6. They plan to celebrate at a later date.    Their family is planning a card shower in their honor. Cards will reach them if sent to 2122 Cedar Rd., Earling, IA 51530.
 

    HARLAN -- Verdell  Hansen of Harlan will celebrate her 90th birthday on September 9. Her family is requesting a card shower in her honor. Cards will reach her if sent to 1615 Cheyenne Avenue, Harlan, IA 51537.    Her family includes Kevin and Becky Hansen, Woodbury, MN; Kent Hansen and friend, Sheila Grimm, Council Bluffs; Karel and Jerry Rasmussen, Houston, TX; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
 

    COLORADO -- Robert and Wilma Jean Nicolaisen will mark their 70th wedding anniversary on September 1. Their family is requesting a card shower in their honor to wish them Tillykke.    Cards will reach if them if sent to Nicolaisen %Dianne Cooper, 231 Westcott Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.