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New job, new spouse, new baby? Please update our records here. Jump to a graduation year: 1950-1970 | 1971-1980 | 1981-1990 | 1991-2000 | 2001-2004 | 2005- 1952 The Rev. PHILIP and REGINA WELSCH MUELLER, Rice Lake, Wis., celebrated 50-plus years of ministry and Philip’s 50th ordination anniversary April 22. Dr. PAUL SCHUBERT, Three Rivers, Mich., was re-elected to a six-year term as a trustee and named chairman of the board of Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville. The Rev. LLOYD ZIEBARTH, Ocqueoc, Mich., participated April 16-26 in the Habitat for Humanity Lenten build in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil. 1954 1956 Dr. WENDELL LIEMOHN, Louisville, Tenn., completed his goal to hike all trails in Great Smoky Mountain National Park of Tennessee. He is doing research on the measurement of core stability with a prototype piece of equipment made specifically for him by Lafayette (Ind.) Instrument Co. BEVERLY SHREVE MENK and THOMAS MENK ’57, New Brighton, Minn., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 2. BEVERLY AXEL SYWASSINK, Normal, Ill., was honored for her many years of service locally and nationally to Kappa Delta Sorority. She received the Order of the Emerald at the June 2007 National Convention in recognition of her outstanding service and selfless devotion to the sorority. She was also the fourth Kappa Delta to receive the Distinguished Service Award for extraordinary service to the sorority. Beginning with the 2009 Convention, an award named in her honor, the Beverly Axel Sywassink Most Improved House Corporation Award, will recognize a house corporation that best meets that criteria during the biennium. 1957 RICHARD “DICK” LARSON of Geneva, Ill., was appointed Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit, effective Aug. 3, 2006. The Rev. ROGER TELLOCK, Clintonville, Wis., retired. The Rev. ROBERT WEISHOFF, Stanford, Mont., retired. 1958 1960 KATHRYN KOOB, Waverly, Iowa, was featured in the American Legion Auxiliary’s magazine, National News. The Rev. FRANK SCHROEDER, Carbondale, Ill., retired as pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. 1962 MARILYN RUGRODEN KONOLD, Centralia, Ill., is the library director of the C. E. Brehm Memorial Public Library, Mount Vernon, Ill. OSCAR LENNING is the director, center for learning and advising, at Thiel College, an ELCA college of 1,200 students, Greenville, Pa. 1963 1964 1965 LEE STUMME, Garrison, Iowa, retired as manager of the Farmer’s Lumber Company. PAUL WEGNER, Mukwonago, Wis., retired from trucking with Quad Graphics. 1966 LOWELL WIELE, Chariton, Iowa, retired from teaching at Chariton Community Schools. DOROTHY HARRIS WILLIS, Chicago, Ill., retired after 21 years as a school social worker with the Chicago Public Schools. 1967 JERRY BISHOP, Monticello, Ind., is a school case manager with Wabash Valley Hospital. SUE HENDRICKSON SYVERSON, Waverly, Iowa, retired from teaching at West Cedar Elementary School.
1968 JOAN ANDERSON RINNER, Iowa City, Iowa, received University of Iowa staff award for Public Engagement and Outreach. She offers counseling and organizational consulting through UI Human Resources and has been instrumental in bringing the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) to eastern Iowa prisons. AVP is an international, nonprofit, educational initiative that teaches nonviolent conflict resolution to Iowa prison inmates. It is committed to reducing interpersonal violence through experiential conflict management workshops in prisons, schools and communities. Joan serves as a volunteer facilitator, counselor and program recruiter. She has helped develop new workshop material for use by AVP across the state. LINDA WUERTZ TAYLOR, Merriam, Kan., is with Budget and Management Assistance. 1969 1970 The Rev. JOEL SHERER, Bismarck, N.D., is the executive director at Camp of the Cross, Garrison. SUSAN TWEDT, Marshalltown, Iowa, retired from teaching with the Marshalltown School District. GENE ZAGER, Davenport, Iowa, retired as a social worker with the Department of Human Services. 1971 DONALD OLESON, Carroll, Iowa, retired from teaching in the Carroll Community Schools. GREG SLAGER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, retired as air pollution control officer with the Linn County Public Health Department. BARBARA SAMEC WINTER, New Hampton, Iowa, retired as a social worker from the New Hampton Nursing Rehab Center. JULIEANNE MORTON GENTZ, Washington, Iowa, is the project coordinator for an awarded ELL grant at William Penn University, Oskaloosa. LYDIA KLEINSCHMIDT-JOHNSON, Oshkosh, Wis., retired in June after 35 years of teaching. JANE SCHMIDTHUBER NOAH, Oskaloosa, Iowa, retired after 36 of teaching. GARY RAMBO¸ Altoona, Wis., retired as vocal music teacher with the South Middle School. JANET MITTELSTADT TIPPETT, Rapids City, S.D., retired as president and publisher of The Daily Item/Danville News, Sunbury, Pa. 1973 BETH BOYKEN GILMORE, Algona, Iowa, retired from the Iowa Department of Human Services, Dec. 26, 2006, with 21 years of services. She is currently the internal auditor for the Farmers State Bank of Whittemore, Algona, and West Bend. WAYNE MAGER, Elkader, Iowa, retired from Central Community School after teaching 32 years. Capt. NANNETTE SMITH, Port Charlotte, Fla., retired from the U.S. Army March 31 serving 30 years, with 20 years of active duty. ARLYS SCHLICHTING THOMPSON, Iowa City, Iowa, is a graduate program coordinator with University of Iowa College of Public Health. CONNIE JUHL VITZTHUM, Algona, Iowa, retired from teaching second grade at Algona Community Schools. ANDREW VOS, Sioux Falls, S.D., is a mental health counselor with the South Dakota Jail. 1974 DAVID and REBECCA PETERSON KAMM, Decorah, Iowa, are taking sabbaticals in Washington, D.C. David received a sabbatical from his position as art gallery coordinator/assistant professor of art at Luther College. Rebecca received a sabbatical from her faculty position at Northeast Iowa Community College. 1975 FREDERICK GRUNKE, St. Cloud, Minn., was appointed by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty to serve as a judge of Seventh Judicial District Court. His chambers will be in St. Cloud. PAUL STEEGE, Omaha, Neb., toured China for 14 days with a music group from Grace University in May. The group consisted of seven brass, three clarinets and five family members. Cities toured included Beijing, Taiyuan, Ping Yao and Xian. Paul was the principal trumpet player. 1976 1977 STEVEN GATES is the vice president for advancement at Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, Ark. TOM LILLY, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was named district coach of the year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. He led Xavier to the 3A state championship. Tom coaches at Xavier High School. JON PETERSON, Webster, N.Y., was awarded a sabbatical research appointment at Harvard Medical School by his employer, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, for a term of approximately one year. His responsibilities include development and transfer of technologies for early detection of cancers to meet unmet medical needs. John has 20 years experience in the medical health industry, authored 21 peer reviewed scientific publications, and has made numerous presentations and technology transfers throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. COLEEN CHENEY ROWLEY, Apple Valley, Minn., delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2007 at University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City. 1978 SUSAN SEVERSON SMITH, Bethany, Okla., is an administrative assistant with Southern Nazarene University. ROBIN PATSCHRUECK TIMMERMAN, Hebron, Neb., is teaching English as a Second Language course at Southeast Community College of Nebraska, Geneva. She has been a consultant for Head Start as a bilingual program reviewer in the Early Childhood Education component for three years. Robin has been a classroom teacher/site supervisor for Fillmore County Head Start of Blue Valley Community Action Partnership for 13 years. 1979 JEFF MILLER, Washington, Iowa, is special agent with the Division of Criminal Investigation. DAVID WILLARDSON, Knoxville, Iowa, is an underwriter with Pacific Life. 1980 NANCY KELLER DAVID, Sandusky, Ohio, is the co-service unit director for Mills and Pipe Creek Service Units of Girl Scouts of Northern Ohio for the 2007-08 school year. GILLIAN GREMMELS is the director of the library at Davidson College, SUSAN KOHL ROSTAD, Waynesville, Mo., is listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers for 2006-07. CYNTHIA WEBER SCHERB, Kansas City, Mo., is chief legal officer and general counsel with Brooke Franchise Corporation, a subsidiary of Brooke Corporation, Overland Park, Kan. 1981 KATHERINE MUELLER JACOBS, Christoval, Texas, is a registered nurse with San Angelo Community Medical Center. KEVIN “KC” ROBB, Independence, JAMES SAMPSON, Missoula, Mont., is a commercial agent with Western States Insurance Agency and head boys basketball coach at Hellgate High School. JACQUI SEGGERMAN WALKER, Camp, Ark., is a music teacher at Salem Elementary School, Salem. 1982 GARY HANTSBARGER, Lincolnshire, Ill., is the assistant director of biostatistics with Astellas Pharma US, Deerfield. BRIAN HOMES, Ankeny, Iowa, was promoted to software development consultant with ING, Des Moines. CLIFFORD WARDLAW is on a detail from the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the resident legal adviser to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. His previous posting was to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. 1983
Curtis and PATSY WELDEN FOX, Colorado Springs, Colo., adopted Danielle Joanne Pei Fox, June 15, 2006. She was born Aug. 28, 2005. She joins Jaxon, 5, and Connor, 3. Patsy is in sales with Starz Media. LINDA BEGALSKE KIMZEY, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is a medical technologist with Family Medicine of Mount Pleasant. TIM KURTT, LYNN HOLLE MOORE, Pueblo West, Colo., is a judicial assistant with the State of Colorado 10th Judicial District. 1984 Dr. MICHAEL ZACHARISEN, New Berlin, Wis., was promoted to full professor of pediatrics and medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He was listed as a local physician in the area of allergy/immunology in Best Doctors in America – 2006 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Rev. Dr. DAVID BIGLEY graduated May 12 with a Doctor of Ministry degree from University of Dubuque (Iowa) Theological Seminary. He serves The Good Shepherd’s Parish United Methodist Church in Hillsboro, Ill. TRUDIE HEIKKILA GOFF, Herndon, Va., is an elementary gifted and talented specialist with the Loudoun County Public Schools. TODD YOUNGSTROM, St. Paul, Minn., is an engagement manager in sales with the Hewlett-Packard Company. 1986 Vicar PATRICK SIMMONS completed his studies in May at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. He is a minister with Christ Lutheran Church, Shakopee, Minn. DONALD SMITH, Lakewood, Wash., is a registered licensed nurse with the Veterans Hospital. AZMIL “ZEB” ZABIDI, Shanghai, China, assumed the post of consul general of Malaysia in Shanghai. Prior to this appointment, he was deputy chief of mission with the rank of minister counselor at the Embassy of Malaysia in Beijing, a post he assumed in September 2003. 1987 GERARD and Leanne SCHWICKERATH, Newton, Iowa, announce the birth of Joshua Grahm, March 2. He joins Hannah, 3. The Rev. WILLIAM SLADEK, Windsor, Colo., retired due to disability. He served parishes in Iowa and Colorado. He enjoys classical violin studies with Ms. Lynelle Harding, concertmistress of the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra. 1988 JANAE BRAVARD GRIFFITH, Ankeny, Iowa, is with Iowa Realty and a high school teacher with the Ankeny Community School District. LISA SHIPMAN KOLL, Elkhorn, Neb., is a Spanish II and III teacher at Ralston High School, Ralston. DARREN MILLER, Tipton, Iowa, is the director of new media at University of Iowa, Iowa City. Dan and LISA HUESMAN ORTH, Highlands Ranch, Colo., announce the birth of Mikayla Grace, Aug. 11, 2006. She joins Alex, 6, and Lucas, 4. VAUGHNDA RUSSELL RITCHIE, Kansas City, Mo., is an assistant vice president with UMB Bank. SUE KLAHSEN ROTH, Hudson, Iowa, is with Total Health of Iowa. STACY FRICKE RUNGAITIS, Woodridge, Ill., is manager of annual giving and events with the College of DuPage Foundation, Glen Ellyn, Ill. MICHELLE QUAM SLOTER, Alpharetta, Ga., received Teacher of the Year. She is a second grade teacher at Cogburn Woods Elementary. Stuart and TRACY RUHBERG SUDAK, Chaska, Minn., announce the birth of Matthew Benjamin, 1989 MELISSA BONSTEAD-BRUNS and Troy Bruns, Eau Claire, Wis., adopted Sophia Celeste Louise Bruns. She was born April 25. She joins Tyler, 4. Melissa is an associate professor of sociology at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. JEFFREY EYRES and Tracy Smith, St. Louis Park, Minn., announce the birth of Patrick Eyres, Aug. 2006. He joins Nina. GREG and JULIE PAGEL ’90 DREWES, Waverly, Iowa, announce the birth of Daniel, May 6, 2006. He joins Sean, 4. Greg is a programmer/analyst with CUNA Mutual Life Insurance. Julie is a business owner as a graphic and web designer. She also works part-time as a graphic designer in the Wartburg Communication and Marketing Office. LIESL HUBBARD FARRIER, Denver, Colo., is a high school teacher with the Cherry Creek Schools. SARAH GARDNER, Aurora, Colo., is a kindergarten teacher at Strasburg Elementary School, Strasburg. BRUCE and Carla HINRICHS, West Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Noah Leland. He joins KEITH SWARTZ, Madison, Wis., is an energy engineer at the Energy Center of Wisconsin. MARTIN WEISS, Vinton, Iowa, is a sales specialist with True North. BETH HOVDEN WOOD, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, is in college admissions with Hamilton College.
1990 JEFF DITTO, Minneapolis, Minn., is a computer consultant with IBM. KEN and Cathy GUYETTE, Walpole, Mass., announce the adoption of Abigail Nataliya, 21 months from Moscow, Russia. She joins LEE and MARCI THOMPSON HAMMERAND, Muscatine, Iowa, announce the birth of Samantha Marie, July 19. She joins twins Matthew and Nathan, 1½. TIM HAWKINS, Solon, Iowa, is a maintenance supervisor with Highway Equipment Company. ANGIE HEUCK, Steven’s Point, Wis., is the marketing director with Joerns Healthcare, Inc. JEFF and Beth HILL, Petersburg, Ill., announce the birth of twins, Aaron and Hodassah, Jan. 22. They join John, 7½. JOHN JACKSON is the police chief for the City of Alamosa, Colo. Philip and Dr. CHRISTY WILLASON LAWRENCE, Belmont, Mass., announce the birth of Camron Owen, April 30, 2006. He joins Bryton, 11, and Anderson, 6. SEAN McTAGGART, Ankeny, Iowa, is a strategy director with Principal Financial Group. TRACY ROUDEBUSH MICHELSEN, Waterloo, Iowa, is in the sports and logistics department with Short’s Travel Management. TROY MULLEN, Urbandale, Iowa, is a product manager with Dice, Inc. Jeff and LISA NESS-GRIFFITH, Czech Republic, announce the birth of Jonathan Allen, April 5. He joins Joshua, 4, and David, 2½. Jim and JOLYNN STALEY REAMS, Ankeny, Iowa, announce the birth of Justin Lee, ERIK RUSSELL, New Haven, Ind., was promoted to unit manager with Affiliated Computer Systems (ACS). CAROLE ANNE SCHREIBER, Madison, Wis., was promoted to administrator training and employee development with TDS Telecom. She is responsible for designing and delivering instructor-led training to the employees of the organization. JILL BAUMGARTNER TOEPFER, Springfield, Ill., is an administrator/psychotherapist with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. CHERIE TORGERSON and Matthew Ewald, St. Paul, Minn., were married in Forest City, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2006. JEFF VOSS, Ryan, Iowa, received the 3A wrestling coach of the year from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. He is in his 10th year as the head wrestling coach at West Delaware High School, Manchester. Dec. 13, 2006. She joins Carson, 5, and Averi, 2. BRIAN WELCH, Rochester, Minn., is a nurse with the Mayo Clinic. 1991 WADE EICHHORN, Pacific Junction, Iowa, is operations manager with ConAgra Foods, Council Bluffs. RICK GEITZ, McLean, Ill., is the football video coordinator at Illinois State University, Normal. SEAN and Krista WHELAN, St. Paul, Minn., announce the birth of Saoirse Kathryn, June 16, 2006. 1992 JEFF CONREY, Waterloo, Iowa, is vice president of trust services with First National Bank. STEPHEN GITCH, Phoenix, Ariz., is an M.B.A./public administration student at University of Phoenix, where he is also an academic counselor.
DENISE LENNING HILL, Altoona, MIC JUND, Urbandale, Iowa, was promoted to managing partner of The MassMutual Financial Group for Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota. Phil and PAM WREDT KACMARYNSKI, Urbandale, Iowa, announce the birth of John Phillip, April 8. He joins Wyatt, 5, and Ana, 3. VICTORIA SIME LIVINGSTON and CARL LIVINGSTON ’94, Ankeny, Iowa, announce the birth of Paige Marie, April 15. She joins Blake, 9, Ethan, 8, and Claire, 5. Carl is senior account manager in the medical/pharmaceutical business unit for Tapemark, a contract manufacturer, St. Paul. Vicky is a stay-at-home mom. BRENT MATTHIAS, Waverly, Iowa, is chief marketing officer at Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls. Eric and MARY JOHNSTON NELSON, Sullivan, Wis., announce the birth of Aimee Marie, June 4, 2006. Greg Ruth and RUTH POTTER-RUTH, Iowa City, Iowa, announce the birth of Owen Alexander Ruth, March 20. He joins William, 5. Ruth is a customer service representative with Moore Wallace. Dave and JONI NORVIEL SHELLABARGER, Appleton, Wis., announce the birth of Andrew MacLane, April 18. He joins Finley, 2. Joni is an accounting analyst with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Drs. AARON and Lesley TRACHTE, Lawton, Okla., announce the birth of Charles Benjamin, Jan. 8. He joins Will, 2. ANNE KUTSCHAT WEBBER, Marble Rock, Iowa, is a high school special education teacher with the Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District, Nora Springs. 1993 Bruce and WENDY WIMMER BUNNELL, Brooklyn Center, Minn., announce the birth of William Erik, Aug. 3, 2006. He joins Jessica, 6. AMY CAMPBELL, Ankeny, Iowa, was promoted to auto subrogation manager with Allied Insurance, Des Moines. Robert and MARIA DAVIDSON DOUGHERTY, announce the birth of Meaghan Elisha, Jan. 30. She joins E’LYNN ELLIS and Franz Olsen, West Des Moines, Iowa, were married Sept. 1. E’Lynn is a default analyst with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. KRIS BOUMAN FRANZEN, Decorah, Iowa, is the director of residence life at Luther College. ANDREW and Kary Ann HOWIE, West Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Christopher Taylor, April 19. He joins Clayton, 7. BRUCE LANTZKY, Waverly, Iowa, is a vice president with First National Bank of Waverly. TAMMY LORCH, Johnston, Iowa, is with Iowa Public Television’s Ready To Learn program. SHANNON TIMMINS PALM, St. Paul, Minn., is a physical therapist with Sister Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy Center, Minneapolis. LEASHA SCHEMMEL and Steve Wiebers, Center Point, Iowa, were married June 30. Bernd and KATE LINBERG SCHOELL, Lisle, Ill., announce the birth of Anna Elise, April 18. She joins Eva, 6, and Christian, 4. Tom and MOLLY THOREN SHERMAN, Sunnyvale, Calif., announce the birth of Bryce Andrew, July 29, 2005. He joins Koby, 3. Shane and SUZANNE BLEEKE STRACK, Roberts, Wis., announce the birth of Campbell Nicole, July 8. She joins Garnett, 4. ALOYSIUS TINGADON, Sabah, Malaysia, was promoted to a principal senior assistant in a government school. 1994 Dr. GIA BATSON and Dr. Carl Gray, Stockton, Calif., were married April 28. Gia is an adult primary care physician with Kaiser Permanente. KEVIN and Brenda CUMMER, Waverly, Iowa, announce the birth of Tai Jeremiah, March 22. He joins Andrew, 3, and Zachary, 2. Kevin is a senior manager–product finance with CUNA Mutual Life Insurance Company. PAUL EVERDING, Freeport, Ill., is the assistant varsity softball coach at Freeport High School. He served as junior varsity coach, amassing a 177-101 record over 10 years. Ron and TANYA WILLIAMS GORMAN, Omaha, Neb., announce the birth of Davis, June 18. He joins Novella, 2½. DON HEIDEMANN, Forest City, Iowa, has been elected treasurer of Winnebago Industries. He will oversee the company’s credit, cash management, property, tax and insurance departments. Dr. SCOTT and DONNA WAGNER HELLINGA, Roscoe, Ill., announce the birth of Karl Hans, April 12. He joins Abby Mae, 6. BRIAN KIDWELL¸ Thornton, Colo., is a police officer with the City of Northglenn Police Department. CHRISTIAN and ELISE HARDY KLOSTER, Lockport, Ill., announce the birth of Ava Grace, July 12. She joins Tyler, 4, and Aidan, 1. Keith Izatt and Dr. HELEN LUCE, Wausau, Wis., announce the birth of Noah Robert Izatt, July 5. He joins Gabriel, 4. Helen is an assistant professor in the department of family medicine with University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Justin and DIANE MAULSBY PIERCE, Blountville, Tenn., announce the birth of Elijah Rowan, May 24. He joins Brandon, 10, Kristen, 8. Corey and STEPHANIE MARZAHL SCHOENROCK, Woodbury, Minn., announce the birth of Gabrielle Marie, Aug. 1, 2006. Stephanie is with Biomet as territory manager for Minn., N.D., and northwest Wisconsin. John and AMY SCHULTZ SILVIA, Portland, Ore., announce the birth of Savannah Scout, Dec. 11, 2006. She joins Ruby, 1½. WESLEY and Anita VOLK, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announce the birth of Jaxon Ryne, April 11. Wesley is a senior financial analyst with Rockwell Collins. BRAD WALLER, Waukee, Iowa, is the assistant vice president, office administration, at the Hy-Vee corporate headquarters, West Des Moines. BRAD WOLTER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a diesel technician with Cedar Rapids Mack/Volvo. DAVE and ANGELA SHATZER ’95 ZIMMER, Altoona, Iowa, announce the birth of Reagan Leigh, Nov. 22, 2006. She joins Brittany, 10, Beth Anne, 8, and Abi, 4.
1995 JENNIFER OTTING BARTELL, Bernard, Iowa, graduated May 12 with a B.A. in business administration from Clarke College, Dubuque. She graduated Summa Cum Laude, was a valedictorian and was a commencement speaker. Doug and KERRY HERTEL BOYSEN, Corvallis, Ore., announce the birth of Benjamin Ross, May 8. He joins Clare, 1½. JILL CRAWFORD BUCHHEIM, Sun Prairie, Wis., is the music director at Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church, DeForest, Wis. Jason and AMY JENSEN COOPER, Strawberry Point, Iowa, announce the birth of Evan Daniel, Jan. 25. He joins Maia, 8, and Jensen, 2. BRIAN FISER, Bondurant, Iowa, received third place for one of his stories in the National Press Photography Association’s national competition. His winning entry was in a competition for stories produced in less than four hours. He is a photojournalist with WHO-TV, Des Moines. Jim and TONIA DAVENPORT GANZHORN, Novato, Calif., announce the birth of Lisa Ann, April 2. She joins Emma, 3. SHAWN HARMSEN, Hayward, Wis., is a communication instructor at University of Wisconsin and a part-time utility infielder at KBJR-TV, Duluth. Dr. ERIC HARSTAD and Mollie Tobin, Metuchen, N.J., were married Oct. 28, 2006, in Grass Valley, Calif. Eric is a toxicologist and study director with Bristol Myers-Squibb. VERONICA LICKFELT and Christian Locke, Oswego, Ill., announce the birth of Annabelle Carolyn Locke, Jan. 25. She joins Kassidy, 1. The Rev. REID MATTHIAS received her Master of Theology degree May 13 from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa. He was ordained June 2 at Zion Lutheran Church, Rake, Iowa. Reid will serve as discipleship pastor, specializing in youth, family, education and evangelism at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rockford, Ill. HEATHER McCLINTOCK, Dubuque, Iowa, received a master’s degree in administrative studies from Missouri State University, Springfield, Mo. She is director of admissions at Wartburg Theological Seminary. CHAD McDONALD, Encinitas, Calif., announces the birth of Lincoln Jeffrey, April 30. KRISTEN MEIER and Brent Seehusen, Clear Lake, Iowa, were married July 21. Kristen is in her seventh year as director of youth ministry at Zion Lutheran Church. BECKY FLAHERTY O’DONNELL, Readlyn, Iowa, is a substitute teacher with Tripoli Community Schools, Tripoli, and Wapsie Valley Community School District, Fairbank. AMY BOSSARD RYAN, West Burlington, Iowa, is the school counselor at West Burlington Junior/Senior High School. CURT SCHACHTNER, Grovetown, Ga., was promoted to operations manager with SRP Federal Credit Union, North Augusta, S.C. KYLE and DENISE McMILLIN SHAFFER, Ham Lake, Minn., announce the birth of Kayla Marie, April 11. She joins Zach, 5½, and Nate, 3½. Kyle is a sales representative in the structured lumber division of Weekes Forest Products. Denise is the assistance vice president of the strategic business solutions department of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. ERIC SHILFEY, Queen Creek, Ariz., is director of Physicians Physical Therapy Services, Mesa. ANDREW ZALASKY, Ames, Iowa, received a master’s degree in public administration in May 2006 from Drake University, Des Moines. He is director of community relations with Mary Greeley Medical Center. 1996 MATT and MICHELLE MEYER BREEZE, Sun Prairie, Wis., announce the birth of Emma Elizabeth, March 18. She joins Jacob, 4. Matt received an M.S. in biotechnology from University of Wisconsin-Madison in May. Chris and NANCY KRAPFL COOK, Manchester, Iowa, announce the birth of Adam Christopher, Nov. 5, 2006. He joins Amber, 7, and Blake, 4. Nancy is a first grade teacher at Lambert Elementary. AMY GOSNELL, Nichols, Iowa, graduated with a M.S.W. from University of Iowa, Iowa City. She is a supervisor/program specialist with Families Inc., of Iowa.
The Rev. JAY GRAVE and Elizabeth Halliburton, Fredericksburg, Texas, were married at Zion Lutheran Church, Feb. 9. Jay is the associate pastor of new growth and evangelism at Zion. They are parents of Isabelle, 5. MICHIRU HIGUCHI and Atsushi Kato, Tokyo, Japan, announce the birth of Ma, March 26. Rob and MAKAELA SCHUKNECHT HOFFMAN, Rockford, Iowa, announce the birth of Ryker J., April 3. He joins Brooks, 3, and McKinnley, 1½. Scott and DEE BOWMAN INDRESANO, Waverly, Iowa, announce the birth of Caitlyn Marie, Dec. 19, 2006. She joins Jacob, 1½. Jeff and WENDY WATERS JACOBSON, New Prague, Minn., announce the birth of Luke Dean, April 30. Matt and GRETCHEN MAHRAUN KRIST, Willow Spring, N.C., announce the July 1 adoption of Marnina Yongwen from China. She was born Sept. 20, 2006. MIKE PEASLEY and Kelly Hood, Spencer, Iowa, were married May 12. Mike is sports director at KICD Radio. He received the News Media Award from the Iowa High School Athletic Association during the 2007 boy’s state basketball tournament in March. The award is given annually by the Board of Control to new media members who have contributed greatly to the success of the Iowa High School Interscholastic athletic program. Dr. RACHAEL O’DONNELL POTTER, Denver, Colo., is practicing with the Sowash Optometry group. AMANDA VYVERBERG SANDERMAN, Waverly, Iowa, received her M.E. from Viterbo University, LaCrosse, Wis. She teaches science at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. MICHAEL and CARRIE COOPER ’07 STADTMUELLER, Fort Collins, Colo., announce the birth of Jonah Steven, May 10. He joins Gabriel, 2½. NICOLLE QUAM TROW, Atlanta, Ga., received Teacher of the Year. She is a fifth grade teacher at Northwood Elementary, Roswell. AMY PETERSON WIMMER, Madison, Wis., is a brand manager with Kimberly-Clark. TRINA ZWICKER, Washington, D.C., is the Asia desk officer for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. She manages international operations for USCIS in Asia. 1997 JENNIFER BEACH, Denver, Colo., is a school social worker with the Jefferson County Public Schools. Jerome and PATTY FOREMAN BENTON, Aurora, Colo., announce the birth of William Cayden, Jan. 15. He joins Anjonae, 5, and Kamyra, 2. Patty partnered and purchased an online networking group, Virtual Business Group, established to bring online business professionals together at www.virtualbizgroup.com. She runs a virtual assistant and coaching businesses (www.moretime4u.org). KARA CASPERS, Madison, Wis., is a deputy sheriff with the Dane County Sheriff’s Department. LAURIE WILKINSON DONALD, HEATHER FINK, Billings, Mont., is the grants associate with St. Vincent Healthcare Foundation. CINDY GEERTS and Shannon Rieck, Ladora, Iowa, were married Sept. 16, 2006. Cindy is a parent educator and family support worker doing PAT and FaDSS/Cornerstone with Young Parents Network. MARK and EMILY SHEPPARD ’98 HAUSSMANN, Mount Vernon, Ohio, announce the birth of Mae Margaret, July 13. She joins Kate, 1½. SUSAN GINDT HEISERMAN, Chicago, Ill., received her D.M.A. in collaborative piano and coaching in May from University of Minnesota. She is an artistic administrator, freelance accompanist and coach. Terry and TESSA WOLLENZIEN HEMANN, Mineral Point, Wis., announce the birth of Millie Grace, Dec. 4, 2006. She joins Lucy, 3. JAMES and Jazmin HEUTON, Aurora, Colo., announce the birth of Lilianna May, April 18. James is with the Social Security Administration. ERIC KURTZ, Arvada, Colo. is a configuration manager with Pratt & Whitney. Dr. TALENCE KASIYAMHURU, Shawnee, Kan., graduated in June 2006 from University of Iowa Dental College, Iowa City. She is in private practice in Kansas City. Dr. STEVEN MINDRUP, St. Paul, Minn., gave the address to outstanding academic achievers at his alma mater, Clear Lake (Iowa) High School. CHRISTOPHER NOELCK, Atlantic, Iowa, is a trooper with the Iowa State Patrol. Troy and CARMEN SCHNELL PETERSON, LaCrosse, Wis., announce the birth of Aubrey Faith, Nov. 24, 2006. She joins Evan, 4, and Ella, 2. Drs. Kevin and STEPHANIE COURSON POTHOVEN, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., announce the birth of Sophia Grace, Feb. 26, 2006. Stephanie graduated in July from urology residency at Michigan State University, East Lansing. She joined the Iowa Clinic Department of Urology, Des Moines, Iowa. ROB and Erin RINDELS, Iowa City, Iowa., announce the birth of Tyler James, June 25. He joins Austin 2½. Rob is a financial adviser and registered principal for Ameriprise Financial. EMILY DORWAY RUTLEDGE, Waverly, Iowa, is a business analysis administrator with Martin Brothers Distributing, Cedar Falls. MICHAEL STANTON, Center Point, Iowa, is a director of CRM Solutions with Infinity Contact. TIM STOCKMAN, Dayton Beach, Fla., is vice president of marketing and government relations with Ocean Waters, a coastal resort and development company. Mike and the Rev. AMY SEVERSON STRYDOM, Tripoli, Iowa, announce the birth of Noah Michael, Aug. 1. VICTOR THU and Yoko Kaji, Santa Clara, Calif., announce the birth of Noella, WENDY NAAKTGEBOREN YODER, Central City, Iowa, is a donor resource consultant with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. 1998 MATTHEW and SHELLY MARSHALL ’99 ARMSTRONG, Marion, Iowa, announce the birth of Norah Faye, March 2. Matthew is a vocal music teacher at Washington High School. Shelly is a music therapist with Amenity Hospice and accompanist at Washington High School. They travel throughout the Midwest with their music ministry, The Marshalls (www.themarshallsmusic.com). BEN and ERIN WHITEHILL BARTLETT, Cedar Falls, Iowa, announce the birth of Kaia Grace, Aug. 3. She joins Charlie, 4, and Bailey, 2. Dr. JOHN and CHELSEA KASPAREK ’99 BARE, Centertown, Mo., announce the birth of Caitlin Ann, April 27. Job and JILL BIWER BERAN, Lime Springs, Iowa, announce the birth of Jaylyn Marie, Jan. 27. She joins J.D., 4, and Joy, 2. AMY LAWSON BIGGS and BRIAN BIGGS ’99, Clive, Iowa, announce the birth of Annika Jane, Dec. 24, 2006. She joins Jack, 2. Amy is a stay-at-home mom. Brian is a pricing consultant with Nationwide Insurance. Keith and REBECCA HEYING BUCKRIDGE, Alta Vista, Iowa, announce the birth of Quinn Michael, April 26. He joins Elizabeth, 8, Landon, 7, Gabrielle, 5, and Nolan, 3. Jonathan and SHANNON SCHMIDT BURNS, Trempealeau, Wis., announce the birth of Jackson Ray, March 13. He joins Bryce, 4½. LISA JOSTAND CARTER and JOE CARTER ’99, Emmetsburg, Iowa, announce the birth of Tate Robert, May 14. He joins Lindsay, 5, and Luke, 3. BEN and Katie CHRISTENSEN, Ankeny, Iowa, announce the birth of Charles Benjamin, Oct. 7, 2005. Richard and AMY JO JOHNSON FERTIG, Brighton, Colo., announce the birth of Jordan Sari, March 2. She joins Jack, 1. Amy Jo is an associate veterinarian with Banfield, The Pet Hospital, Arvada. The Rev. BRYCE FORMWALT, Johnsburg, Ill., is the lead pastor at Joyful Harvest Church. KARRIS GOLDEN, Waterloo, Iowa, was appointed by Gov. Chet Culver as one of 15 Iowans to serve on the newly created Generation Iowa. The commission will study ways to improve the state’s ability to retain young professionals working and living in Iowa. Karris is assistant director of Wartburg communication and marketing and editor of Wartburg Magazine. PATTI FRANSEN MEYER and JASON MEYER ’99, Waukee, Iowa, announce the birth of Tyler Edward, Feb. 16. He joins Emma, 2½. Jason is in the marketing department with USA Today. KIRSTEN JASPER and Greg Sattizahn, Pierre, S.D., announce the birth of Jonah Lee Sattizahn, Feb. 9. He joins Emily 2½. ZACK and Jill PICKARD, New Sharon, Iowa, announce the birth of Ava DeAnn, Oct. 14, 2006. Zack is with The Identity Group, Grinnell. KEVIN ROHNE, Waverly, Iowa, is a teacher with Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools. Rick and JACKI BINGHAM SCHAALMA, Juneau, Wis., announce the birth of Jenna Marie, April 24. She joins Megan, 4, and Tara, 2. JULIE NYSTEL SCHENDEL, Des Moines, Iowa, is a vice president of marketing services for Wells Fargo. Dr. JONATHON SCHWAKE, San Antonio, Texas, graduated in May from University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City. He is in the internal medicine residency program at Wilford Hall Medical Center on Lakeland Air Force Base. KARLENE TRUSLER, San Jose, Calif., is a program manager with Cisco System. KARI BASLER WEISE, Davenport, Iowa, is an occupational therapist with Trinity Work Fitness. KIMBERLY CALDWELL WILDEBUER, Coralville, Iowa, is an optician with McDonald Optical. JENNIFER AFDAHL and Lowell Rice, Oakland, Calif., were married June 16. Jennifer was promoted to lending manager with RSF Social Finance. DAN and AMY SMITH ANDERSON, Mankato, Minn., announce the birth of Olivia, Dec. 5, 2006. She joins Isabel, 2. Dan is principal at Maple River High School. Amy is an adjunct professor of social work at Minnesota State University. KEVIN ARCHER, Albia, Iowa, is an eighth grade math teacher with the Albia Community School District. DEBRA BEHNE, Waverly, Iowa, is a program manager at Exceptional Person, Inc., Waterloo. JOHN and Heather BERGMAN, Jesup, Iowa, announce the birth of Kaylie Elizabeth, May 8. Scott and SUMMER ANDERSON BIELKE, Rosemount, Minn., announce the birth of Owen Scott, April 4. Summer is with Northern Tool and Equipment as a credit marketing analyst, Burnsville. JAY and STEPHANIE ROBBINS BOEDING, Ankeny, Iowa, announce the birth of Xavier Lloyd, April 26. Stephanie is freelance editor/proofreader and stay-at-home mom. DIANA BUSCH and Levin Conway, Tacoma, Wash., were married Dec. 29, 2006. Diana is a community coordinator for L’Arche Tahoma Hope. MATT and Dr. ABBY NIPP ’01 DETTMER, Mason City, Iowa, announce the birth of Collin Thomas, Feb. 12. He joins Hailey, 2. BRIAN EASTMAN, Arlington, Texas, is an alternative classroom teacher and varsity tennis coach with Timberview High School, Mansfield. DAWN EIMERS and Shawn Landon, Council Bluffs, Iowa, were married Sept. 15. Dawn is in her sixth year with the Pottawattamie County attorney’s office. LUCY COLLINS EVANS, Waterloo, Iowa, is the principal at Lincoln Elementary School. EKATERINA LEDOVSKIKH FAY, Chicago, Ill., earned an M.B.A. degree in June from University of Chicago Graduate School of Business with concentrations in finance, marketing, managerial and organizational behavior. She is an associate with McKinsey & Co. JEFF FERGURSON, Waterloo, Iowa, was awarded one of two 2007 awards for outstanding achievement in education by the Waterloo Human Rights Commission. He teaches at the Walter Cunningham School of Excellence. AMANDA HAES, Iowa City, Iowa, is an assistant professor of chemistry at University of Iowa. Her group’s research focuses on synthesizing, characterizing and controlling the environment around nanometer-sized particles for fundamental studies and sensor applications. She was named as a Camille and Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Scholar and a recipient of an Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award. MATTHEW HANSEN, Sioux Falls, S.D., is the general manager with Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball. MATT HEMPING, Des Moines, Iowa, is a supervisor with Nationwide Insurance. Dr. JON KAMMERER, Cresco, Iowa, completed his residence at Mercy Family Medicine Residency, Mason City. He is a family medicine physician with the Cresco Medical Clinic and Howard County Regional Health Center. ANDY and JONI HARRISON ’01 KLEMERSRUD, Rockford, Iowa, announce the birth of Drew Ryan, Jan. 15. He joins Nolan, 2. Andy is the athletic director and head baseball and golf coach at Rockford High School. Joni teaches middle school language arts at Nora Springs-Rocks Falls and adjunct/online instructor for AIB College. JENNIFER COX KURTZ, Arvada, Colo., is a senior engineer with Hydrogen Validation at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. DAN and Sara LAHEY, West Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Grace Addison, July 10. Dan is an audit manager with Denman & Company, LLP. ERIC and Jen LARSEN, Lino Lakes, Minn., announce the birth of Sophia Grace, April 15. MELISSA MILLER, Waverly Iowa, received a M.A. in teaching and learning in July 2006 from Kaplan University. She is a kindergarten teacher at Southeast Elementary School. LYNNE PETEFISH MILLERMON, Waterloo, Iowa, is a certified wound and ostomy nurse with Covenant Wound Clinic. She is in the MSN program at Allen College of Nursing studying to become an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Dr. JENNIFER NETTLETON, Houston, Texas, is an assistant professor cardiovascular disease epidemiology in the division of epidemiology and disease control at University of Texas Health Sciences Center. SARA BAKER NETZLEY, Morton, Ill., completed her dissertation in July 2006: Television, Gays, and Gay Marriage: A Cultivation Study of Television’s Relationship with Opinions about Same-Sex Marriage. She graduated in December 2006 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a Ph.D. and works as an assistant professor of communication at Bradley University, Peoria. JOHN and JAMIE SULLIVAN RIESER, New Ulm, Minn., announce the birth of Elijah Luke, Aug. 23. He joins Isaiah, 3½, and Isabel, 2. John is an accountant with Eide Bailly, LLP, Madelia. Jamie is a stay-at-home mom. Brandon and HEATHER ARCAUTE STARR, Maquoketa, Iowa, announce the birth of Finley Ann Marie, March 3. ANNA TESDAHL, Denver, Colo., announces the birth of Tanner James, June 11. She received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Colorado Christian University, Lakewood. SARAH HINRICHS THEIN, Ventura, Iowa, was promoted to assistant cashier-information technology/operations with Clear Lake and Trust, Clear Lake. 2000 Scott and KATIE KELTING BAUER, West Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Cade Andrew, March 9. He joins Brody, 2½. BRANDI BECKER and Matthew Mensching, Jesup, Iowa, were married Oct. 7, 2006. Chris and RACHEL SIMMER BIENEMANN, Readlyn, Iowa, announce the birth of Sydney Elizabeth, Jan. 20. She joins Taylor, 7, Jordan, 3, and Derek, 2. Dr. COURTNEY BOCHMANN, Hampton, Iowa, joined the staff of providers who practice family medicine at Franklin General Hospital and Franklin Medical Center Aug. 13. GREG and Trisha CHAMBERS, Sunrise, Fla., announce the birth of Braden Anthony, October 2006. LeANNE CLAUSEN, Chicago, Ill., received her M.A. in Christian-Muslim relations and is in the Master of Divinity program at Chicago Theological Seminary. She is completing ordination requirements in the Presbyterian Church. In Chicago, LeAnne has founded a multi-seminary servant/justice organization, SeminaryAction.org. Brandon and MOLLY O’MEARA CLUBB, Traer, Iowa, announce the birth of Brody Micheal, Aug. 2, 2006. He joins Calia, 2½. Molly owns and operates Mo Co. Creative Services. CASEY DOYLE, Hiawatha, Iowa, is a physical therapist with PCI, Cedar Rapids. STACY DEMRO DRUMTRA, Mount Prospect, Ill., received her M.S. in communication June 16 from Northwestern University, Evanston. She is a communications project leader with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. Andy and RENEE STAHL DUNN, Highlands Ranch, Colo., announce the birth of Landon William, May 29. CRYSTALL LARSON ESTABROOK, Marshalltown, Iowa, received her M.B.A. May 12 from Upper Iowa University, Fayette. Dan and CHARLANA GRAHAM GUBBINS, Polk City, Iowa, announce the birth of Anna Francel “Annie,” Sept., 8, 2006. ELIZABETH ROESCH HUFFMAN, Edgewater, Colo., received a M.S.W. from University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. She is a caseworker with the Early Intervention Services voluntary unit with the Jefferson County Division of Children, Youth and Families. Dr. MICHAEL and ASHLEY THOMPSEN JORGENSEN, Ames, Iowa, announce the birth of Anya Noel, Aug. 18, 2005. TIM KANGAS, Waverly, Iowa, is the talented and gifted teacher at the Cedar Falls High School. JERROD and KYRA RAINS KEITH, Aurora, Colo., announce the birth of Carson Richard, Feb. 9. He joins Camryn, 2½. KELLY ORR LOONTJER, Omaha, Neb., is a media development manager with Info USA. Bill and LAURA KRESSER MARTH, Fountain, Colo., announce the birth of Malia Kaitlyn, March 26. Laura is assistant director of public relations with Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs. DEREK and AMBER MYHR MILLER, Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Lincoln Thomas, Oct. 6, 2006. He joins Kade, 5, and Jaxson, 3.
RYAN and KRISTEN NAUMAN ’01 MITCHELL, Ottumwa, Iowa, announce the birth of Quenton Davis, Jan. 28. He joins Lillian, 2. Ryan became partner at Orsborn, Baurle, Milaini, Grothe and Mitchell Law firm. JENNIFER MORREY and Jeff Rodger, Watertown, Wis., were married in September 2006. Jennifer is a 5-12 grade band teacher with the Hustisford School District. SARAH MUSSELMAN and Migual Sanchez, Fort Collins, Colo., were married Nov. 25, 2006. SHANE POTRATZ and Kati Bosacker, Story City, Iowa, were married Sept. 8. Shane is a youth director at Immanuel Lutheran Church. RYAN RASMUSSEN and ALYSSA PIXLER ’01, Waverly, Iowa, were married Oct. 28, 2006. Ryan is an attorney and partner with Goeke & Rasmussen. JOEL ROCHFORD, New Hampton, Iowa, is in sales with Sullivan Insurance. Sean and STEPHANIE SMITH ST. CYR, Lakewood, Colo., announce the birth of Isobel Josephine, Aug. 25, 2006. Stephanie is in private practice as a music therapist, Denver. PAUL and CARRIE ETHERINGTON SEBERGER, Boise, Idaho, announce the birth of Isaac Paul, June 5, 2006. He joins Aaron, 3, and Ellie, 2. Paul is a product engineer with Micron Technologies. Carrie is a stay-at-home mom. JASON and BRIANA SIMOENS STEFFENS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announce the birth of Noah Michael, Jan. 12. He joins Hannah, 3. Jason is an attorney with Simmons Perrine, PLC. JOHN STENSON and Shannon Barry, Crystal, Minn., were married June 16. LISA SWAB, Ankeny, Iowa, is a solutions analyst with Nationwide Insurance, Des Moines. Dr. JENNIFER HANCOCK WANG, Westwood Hills, Kan., accepted a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship with Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. NATHAN and MEREDITH HILL ZIETLOW, Le Claire, Iowa, announce the birth of Owen David John, Nov. 18, 2006. He joins Daniel, 2. 2001 Andy and TRACIA SCHAU ANDERSEN, Delmar, Iowa, announce the birth of Brady David, March 3. JENNIFER HORSTMANN CAVANAGH, St. Louis, Mo., graduated from Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing. She is a registered nurse in the ICU at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. BROCK COLE, Mobile, Ala., received his master’s degree from the U.S. Sports Academy. WENDY COX, Austin, Texas, is manager at Crofts Original. Jason and JANEL RAY DeZARN, Randolph, Wis., announce the birth of Zander Clark, Nov. 6, 2006. He joins Hayden, 1½. MOLLY MASON FLYNN, Washington, Iowa, is the administrator at Family Practice Center. Douglas and ALLISON SCHULTZ FRAZELL, West Des Moines, Iowa, announce the birth of Luke Douglas, March 15. He joins Noah, 1½.
AMY GERARD, North Liberty, Iowa, is a social worker working with elderly in mental health outreach and case management with Aging Services, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She received her M.S.W. in 2003 from Saint Louis (Mo.) University. She was licensed in 2005. JOHN GIBBONS and Erica Cook, St. Louis Park, Minn., announce the birth of Mason McIntosh, May 8. John is a national sales consultant with Securian Financial Group, St. Paul. AMANDA PORTER GREUBEL, DeWitt, Iowa., received her M.S.W. May 13 from St. Ambrose University, Davenport. She is a case manager with Generations Area Agency on Aging, Davenport. EMILY HAMER, Farmington, N.M., is a gifted and talented teacher at Mesa Alta Junior High, Bloomfield. Dr. KATHERINE PLEGGENKUHLE HANSEN, Sioux Falls, S.D., is a chiropractor/owner of The Chiropractor at Four Hills. CAMERON HENNEKE, Chicago, Ill., is with Hostway Corporation as a software developer. KRISTINA HILL, Charlotte, N.C., was promoted to media relations manager with The Inspiration Networks. MARK HUBBARD, Waverly, Iowa, is the head football coach at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. Don and AMY DREES JOHNSON, Marion, Iowa, announce the birth of Emrie, May 30. SARA KNAVEL and Paul Fisher, Omaha, Neb., were married May 26. CHRISTOPHER KURZER, Orlando, Fla., is with Walt Disney Entertainment. JEANA LARSON, Coralville, Iowa, is a graduate student and pursuing a master’s degree in music education at University of Iowa, Iowa City. DAVID LINDNER and Kelly Richer, Baldwin, Wis., announce the birth of Kyleigh Marie, April 2. She joins Ryan, 2. CHRISTINE LIVINGSTON and James Trahms, Ankeny, Iowa, were married Oct. 29, 2005. Christine is employed by Romney for President, Inc., Urbandale. JIM and Jennifer MARLIN, Waterloo, Iowa, announce the birth of Grace Olivia, Feb. 6. Jim is a territory manager with Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls. JENNIFER HARBAL MARTINOVICI, Medford, Minn., is an accountant with Diversified Graphics, Inc., Minneapolis. MINDY MEYER, Alexandria, Va., is the creative producer for Mobile Posse, McLean. RACHEL MARTELL MOELLER, St. Paul, Minn., completed a master’s degree in book history/print culture. She works as a production assistant at University of Minnesota Press. Her husband, Michael ’02, is a band director at Centennial Middle school, Lino Lakes.. KIRSTEN NELSON and Steven Roenfeldt, Indian Hills, Colo., were married Dec. 30, 2006. Kirsten received a M.S.W. from Colorado State University in 2005. She currently is a student at Iliff School of Theology, Denver, to become a minister in the ELCA. TARA PRICE and CHRIS WINTER ’04, Waverly, Iowa, were married in the Wartburg Chapel, July 14. LEAH SHADLOW and Russell Pullin, Evansdale, Iowa, were married Aug. 4. Leah is head of graphic design at National Automotive Marketing, Waterloo. NATHAN STOLTMAN, Duluth, Minn., is with Northland’s NewsCenter as the creative services director overseeing promotion, marketing and commercial production for KBJR-TV (NBC), KDLH-TV (CBS), Northland’s CW, My 9, Weather Plus and KRII-TV. Isaac and DAWN BESCHORNER SUNDBERG, Waterloo, Iowa, announce the birth of Caden Leon, May 8. MATTHEW THEDE and JESSICA KURGER, Cedar Rapids, were married July 31, 2005. ERIC and Andrea TOWNSLEY, Van Horne, Iowa, announce the birth of Emma, March 4, 2006. STEPHANIE WALLUKS and Bryan Adams, Monticello, Wis., were married May 5. Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom. 2002 SARAH ALDERFER and Bryce Brimhall, Corona, Calif., were married April 7. Sarah is the office manager with Liquid Health, Inc. CODY and Teresa ALESCH, Graettinger, Iowa, announce the birth of Sacha Ann, May 22. ELY ANDERSON and Stephan Whitaker, Chicago, Ill., were married May 5. Ely was selected to participate in Synergy: The Illinois Library Leadership Initiative, sponsored by the State of Illinois and the Illinois Library Association. She is one of 28 librarians selected from throughout the state for the program, which recruits and nurtures future Illinois library leaders. Ely is a reference librarian and online search services and outreach coordinator for the library of Rush University Medical Center. JASMINE BAXTON, Marietta, Ga., released a CD single and signed with CSP Music Group. She is the owner of J. R. Baxton Entertainment. JILL MARIE BIWER, Ankeny, Iowa, announces the birth of Ryder William, Oct. 9, 2006.
JAMIE BREITBACH and Matt Wiehe, Scottsdale, Ariz., were married July 28 in the Wartburg Chapel. Jamie is the project manager for Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. AIMEE CLINE and Joe Greene, Marshalltown, Iowa, were married April 29, 2006. Pete and LISA TOMFORDE EDWARDS, St. Cloud, Minn., announce the birth of Lily, May 9. TIMOTHY ELDRIDGE and Jessica Reed, Denver, Colo., were married May 5. KATIE SCHATZ FERRIE, Cresco, Iowa, was promoted to marketing director and officer of Cresco Union Savings Bank. KRISTA GALLAGHER and Jason Colt, Lauderdale, Minn., were married Oct. 13, 2006. Krista is the director of prospect research at Luther Seminary, St. Paul. She is a nonprofit management graduate student at Hamline University. BRAD HOFER, West Des Moines, Iowa, is the head men’s and women’s cross-country coach with Simpson College, Indianola. He owns Hofer Fitness Training and Consulting, based out of Acceleration Iowa, Urbandale. KERI HOUDEK and Andy Nelson, Altoona, Iowa, were married Aug. 27, 2005. Keri is a sales consultant with Citibank Home Equity. RYAN and KATIE KAMAUS ’04 HOUTS, Cedar Falls, Iowa, announce the birth of Benjamin Fredrek, April 19. HEATHER JOHNSON RAUSCH, New Hampton, Iowa, is a sales associate with American Solutions for Business. Dr. VALARIE DREES KELER, Cedar Falls, Iowa, opened Keller Chiropractic, Waverly, in January. LINDSAY OELKERS KUHL, Seoul, South Korea, teaches third grade at the Seoul Foreign School. ROBIN KUNTZ and Rick Hankins, Franklin, Wis., were married Oct. 21, 2006. JAMIE NORTON, West Des Moines, Iowa, is a loan officer-CMC with Wells Fargo Financial. KATHRYN PADLEY and James Bolo, Evanston, Ill., were married Sept. 16, 2006. Jeremy and RACHEL SCHWEER PAGE, Tripoli, Iowa, announce the birth of Dallas, June 7. He joins NoraJean, 9½, Austin, 7, and Houston, 7. THAD PECK and Alissa Olsen, Tucson, Ariz., were married June 23. SARAH PLINER PETERS, Marion, Iowa, is a preschool teacher with the Springville Elementary School, Springville. Dr. KASANDRA RILEY, New Haven, Conn., defended her Ph.D. thesis, RNA-p53 Interactions: In Vitro, In Yeast, and In Human Cells. She graduated May 19 from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, Minn. She is a postdoctoral research fellow at Yale University School of Medicine, studying the role of Epstein-Barr viral micro RNAs in cancer etiology. MITCHELL RONNEI, Chicago, Ill., is a sales representative with Allied Insurance. RANDY SCHUMACHER and Megan Reuther, Readlyn, Iowa, announce the birth of Alexander August Schumacher, Jan. 18. Dean and ELIZABETH MEYER SCHWADE, Lime Springs, Iowa, announce the birth of Brooke Lyn, May 7. JASON and Dana SULLIVAN, New Hartford, Iowa, announce the birth of Jude Vaughn, July 8, 2006. ERIN SINNWELL TRACY, Rochester, is with Carson Framing, an art and framing gallery. Mark and BECKY KRAHLING SLOAN, Onawa, Iowa, announce the birth of Caleb Thomas, Jan. 8. He joins Makenna, 1½. JOSEPH TANGEN, Pella, Iowa, is a 6-8 grade choir director, and his wife, BETHANY WICKRE TANGEN, is a sixth grade science teacher with the Pella Community School District. ISAAC and KAYTIE CLARK THOMPSON, Fairfield, Calif., announce the birth of Chloe Grace, Jan. 8. RYAN and JESSICA ANTHONY ’03 TYE, Rochester, Minn., announce the birth of Aydan Keith, April 16, 2006. JASON UHLENHAKE, West Des Moines, Iowa, is head athletic trainer and assistant baseball coach at Simpson College, Indianola. AMY WIELAND, Waukee, Iowa, is a public relations coordinator with Iowa Health, Des Moines. KIMBERLY HANSON WITT, Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a 10th grade English teacher for the Mount Vernon Community School District.
2003 AMANDA BAKER BREZINA, Des Moines, Iowa, teaches 6-8 grade band at the Carlisle Community School District, Carlisle. TONY BREZINA, Des Moines, Iowa, is with Brezina Homes with his father. CHRISTOPHER BORK and SARAH OLSON, Neenah, Wis., were married June 30. RYAN CATTERTON, Easton, Md., teaches music at Easton Elementary School. JAMA CLARK and Matthew Fahrenkrog, Davenport, Iowa, were married April 21 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. AMY CMELIK, Waverly, Iowa, is an elementary at-risk teacher with the Tripoli Community School District, Tripoli. LUKE CUTKOMP, Yorkville, Ill., received his master’s degree in education in May from Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis. JOSEPH and Heather GATTO, Manchester, Iowa, announce the birth of Halle Elizabeth, Dec. 14, 2006. Wes and KELLY HOEFER GIBBS, Anamosa, Iowa, announce the birth of Ava Rea, April 18. Kelly is an accountant II with Alliant Energy, Cedar Rapids. AMANDA GRIZZLE, Richmond, Va., is a choir director at Varina High School with the Henrico County Public Schools. FRANK HUGHES and Vanessa Miller, Boulder, Colo., were married July 28. DANA ISAACSON, Waupaca, Wis., is program director with Crossways Camping Ministries at Pine Lake Camp. She returned from a year in the United Kingdom with Young Adults in Global Mission Program through the ELCA. Doug and STACI FRIEDMAN JANSMA, Dell Rapids, S.D., announce the birth of Alexis Kay, Feb. 19. MARK KOLPIN and CHELSEY RODGERS ’05, Grinnell, Iowa, were married July 14. Chelsey is a seventh grade reading and language arts teacher at Grinnell Middle School. KATHERINE BURG KOSTIUK, Seattle, Wash., is a master’s student at University of Washington. Her emphasis is international studies, with a focus on Central Asia. RYAN KUHL, Seoul, South Korea, teaches high school mathematics at the Seoul Foreign School. Dr. SALLY SIMONS LEITCH, Minneapolis, Minn., graduated in May from University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City. She was awarded the 2007 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. She will begin her medical residency at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park. Austin and STEPHANIE McCLURE MEYERS, State Center, Iowa, announce the birth of Hallie Elizabeth, July 18, 2006. Stephanie is a 4-8 grade band teacher at Clemons Lutheran School, Clemons. JEREMY MICHAEL, Overland Park, Kan., is an applications adjudicator within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. JASON NIEHAUS, Brooklyn, Iowa, after serving as senior adviser for events for former U.S. Rep. Jim Nussle’s bid Iowa governor, was named the vice president for operations at Capitol Resources, Inc, a political fundraising and consulting company. AUDRA RONSIEK OLSON, Hawarden, Iowa, is a music therapist with the Village Northwest Unlimited, Sheldon. CHRIS PESCHAU and GLORIA NORONHA ’04, Everett, Mass., were married May 27. ANGIE PRIER and Kyle Theisen, Epworth, Iowa, were married Aug. 25. Angie is a defined contribution benefit associate with Prudential Financial, Dubuque. MICHAEL RIPKE, Phoenix, Ariz., was promoted to sales assistant at Adams Brothers Interiors. NICOLE ABBAS ROSONKE, New Hampton, Iowa, is a bank teller/loan officer with First Citizens National Bank. Dr. MELISSA BOEVERS SIMON, D.O., Madison, Wis., began her residency in family medicine at University of Wisconsin-Madison. DEANNA OLSON SMOCK, Coralville, Iowa, is a substitute teacher with the Iowa City Community School District, Iowa City. ERIN SWANCUTT, Indianola, Iowa, received her M.A. in education with an emphasis in postsecondary education-student affairs. She is a career counselor at Simpson College. VINCENT WEST, Marion, Iowa, is a manager with Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids. ANN WILHOITE BELL, Africa, completed her master’s degree in counseling psychology in May at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. She is developing a mental health program for Jesuit Refugee Services, Lilongwe, Malawi. JASON WILHOITE BELL, Africa, completed his master’s degree in international studies in May at DePaul University, Chicago, Ill. He is program director for Jesuit Refugee Services, Lilongwe, Malawi. TARA NORBERG YOUNG, Dallas, Wis., is a marketing services manager with CHR Solutions, a consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. She provides consultative marketing services and strategies to clients within the telecommunications industry. 2004 JACOB BOYD and LAUREN KAHLER ’07, Marion, Iowa, were married June 2. HILIARY BAETHKE BURNS, Waverly, Iowa, received a master’s degree in applied clinical psychology from University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, December 2006. She works for Families First Counseling Services in Waterloo. RENEE CLARK, Waverly, Iowa, is the assistant director for Wartburg alumni and parent programs/music tour coordinator. JAMES CORY, Cedar Falls, Iowa, received his M.B.A. from University of Northern Iowa. He is employed with W. W. Grainger, Inc., Waterloo. AARON COUNTRYMAN, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is an agent with New York Life Insurance. NICOLE DOUGHERTY, Cos Cob, Conn., is a sports administrator with Velocity Sports and Entertainment. CHRISTINE EIGE, Marshalltown, Iowa, works for ELCA global missions. KIM ESCHWEILER and Josh Shonka, Marion, Iowa, were married June 23. Kim is a registered nurse at St. Luke’s NICU/Peds, Cedar Rapids. KRISTIN HAASE and NAT JUCHEMS ’06, Blaine, Minn., were married May 5. JEREMY GOMEZ, West Des Moines, Iowa, is a loan processor with Wells Fargo Financial. BETH GRAHAM, Iowa City, Iowa, received a Pharm.D. degree in May from University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. AMY GUSTAFSON and Brian DeBuhr, Urbandale, Iowa, were married June 3, 2006. Amy is a physical therapist with Manor Care, West Des Moines. BEN KAMMAN and JOSEPHINE McDOWELL ’06, Marion, Iowa, were married Oct. 28, 2006. VINCENT KING, Burlington, Iowa, is a real estate appraiser with Koestner, McGivern and Associates. KARI KROGMANN, Lisbon, Iowa, is a 6-8 grade vocal teacher at Vernon Middle School, Marion. LINDSAY LARSEN, Las Vegas, Nev., is a human resources representative with Credit One Bank. DEREK MEIER is a computer engineer with BAE Systems, Fridley, Minn. MARTHA NOAH, Tripoli, Iowa, is a therapeutic massage therapist/owner of Noah’s Nourishing Massage, Waterloo. LISA PERRY and Sean Dolan, Renton, Wash., were married June 23. KATY PRALLE, Latimer, Iowa, is the office manager and QMS feed analyst with Farmers Cooperative. AMY SERFLATEN, Lincoln, Neb., is the director of Youth Ministries at Sheridan Lutheran Church. MOLLY SLOAN and Tim Rodemeyer ’06, Emmetsburg, Iowa, were married July 26, 2006. APRIL CHERRY SHOWALTER, received her M.E. from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, Wis. BRENT SHOWALTER, Indianapolis, Ind., received his J.D. and M.B.A., graduating summa cum laude from Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wis. He is an attorney with Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis. MICHELLE SWIETER and Stephen Berndt, Coralville, Iowa, announce the birth of Grayce Lou Berndt, April 29. ERIC THORNTON and Emily Streicher, Fairfield, Iowa, were married April 28. SHENA WADIAN, Lubbock, Texas, received a M.A. in clinical psychology from Ball State University, Muncie, Ind., in May 2006. She is in the counseling psychology doctoral program at Texas Tech University. DAREN ZAJICEK, Waverly, Iowa, is in marketing at Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls. 2005 EMILY BABCOCK, Johnston, Iowa, is a loan officer with Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines. NANCY FRANZEN BETHER, Lawler, Iowa, was promoted to loan officer assistant with the State Bank of Lawler. BENJAMIN BRADY, Ames, Iowa, received his master’s of science degree in information assurance and computer engineering in May from Iowa State University. He is an information technology specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor. MARTA ERICKSON and Peter Smith, Westminster, Colo., were married KATIE GELNER and Justin Hanson, Bloomington, Ind., were married MARK GIESMANN and AMANDA NELSON, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, were married July 22, 2006. TIM HOEKSTRA, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is in sales with ACES. JANNAE HOLUBAR and COLLIN LANE, Des Moines, Iowa, were married June 16. ASHLEY KNUTSON KIRCHHOFF, Austin, Minn., is a personal banker with Wells Fargo Bank, Albert Lea. SARAH KLEINSMITH, Asheville, N.C., is an in-home educator for Early Head Start. ANGELA KOHLHAAS, Norte Dame, Ind., received her M.S. degree in mathematics from University of Notre Dame in May. BEN and ANGIE ALTHOFF KRUEGER, Waverly, Iowa, announce the birth of Caleb Benjamin, Nov. 27, 2006. CHRISTOPHER LAUGHLIN, Gettysburg, Pa., is the intern/vicar at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Freeport, through August 2008. Kyle and KATIE BECKER NELSON, Waverly, Iowa, announce the birth of Toby Dean, Oct. 31, 2006. KAMOL and Mushtariy NEMATOV, Uzbekistan, were married Sept. 21, 2006. Kamol is an executive director at Technology and Electronic Commerce Centre LLC. GRETA REIN NIELSON, Waverly, Iowa, is a massage therapist with Oasis Tanning. ERIN NORTHUP and ANDREW DRAHOTA ’06, Waterloo, Iowa, were married June 23. BRIAN PINS and Tiffany Treanor, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, were married June 2. KAYE RASMUSSON, Ham Lake, Minn., is an auditor for KPMG, Minneapolis. RACHEL RICKINGER, Portland, Ore., is an admissions representative with the Western Culinary Institute. CLINT RIESE, Waverly, Iowa, received first place for a series of articles on local government for professional excellence at the 2007 Iowa Newspaper Association convention Feb.2, Des Moines. He is a staff writer with the Waverly Democrat and the Bremer County Independent. ERIKA QUADE ROA, Seattle, Wash., is a part-time manager with Victoria’s Secret. PHILIP SCHROETTER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a high school vocal music teacher with the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District, Vinton. His wife, SHANNON McDONNELL SCHROETTER, is a registered nurse at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, Iowa City. KELLIE SCHUTTE and Laura Fox, Luana, Iowa, were married June 2. KAYLA SCHWICKERATH, Sycamore, Ill., was profiled in We Do Math! Careers in the Mathematical Sciences, a publication of the Mathematical Association of America. She is an executive with Target Distribution Center, DeKalb. ADAM SANCHEZ and ABBY TIERNAN, West Des Moines, Iowa, were married Dec. 23, 2006. KYLE WADE, Tiffin, Iowa, is in sales and service at Wade’s Golf and Mow, Williamsburg. JEREMY ZIEMER and MARCIA RYE, Ankeny, Iowa, were married July 14. KEITH ZIETLOW, Manchester, Iowa, is the golf pro at the Manchester Golf Course.
2006 LIZ ANDREWS and David Gregg, Plymouth, Minn., were married TYLER ARCHER and SHANNON LILLIBRIDGE, Ankeny, Iowa, were married Dec. 29, 2006. PHILLIP BARNETT and April Hummel, Clarksville, Iowa, were married Jan. 6. TRAVIS BECK is a student at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. AIMEE BIGGS, Sacramento, Calif., was promoted to associate development coordinator at the March of Dimes. TOM BREKHUS and AMANDA INDRA, Indianapolis, Ind., were married July 21. ERIC BRITTAIN and Janda Campbell, Minnetonka, Minn., were married CARRIE REASON BROWN, Costa Mesa, Calif., is an admissions representative for the Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara. JEFF CALLAHAN and HOLLY McGONEGLE, Grimes, Iowa, were married June 23. CORY CONNELL and Michelle Vogl, Ottumwa, Iowa, were married June 16. Cory is a physical education teacher and wrestling coach at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School. CRAIG CRILE and HEIDI PORTER ’07, Waterloo, Iowa, were married July 21. Craig is an account executive at Giant Marketing, Cedar Falls. Heidi is a personal trainer at Covenant Wellness Center. EMILY DIEKER, Washington, D.C., is a graduate student at George Washington University. JENNY FLORA and BRANDON VINZANT ’07, Davenport, Iowa, were married July 7.JESSE GAVIN, Pella, Iowa, is Pella sports director for KNIA/KRLS Radio, Pella/Knoxville. He covers sports at Pella, Pella Christian High School and Central College. JEFF HACKBARTH, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a writer/director/video editor for Applied Media Production Services at University of Iowa College of Medicine/ University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City. MEGAN HILDEBRANDT, Marshalltown, Iowa, passed her board exam to become a nationally certified music therapist. She is a music therapist with Iowa Hospice for the Waterloo, Iowa City and Marshalltown areas. JUSTIN KADER, Chicago, Ill., is a volunteer for the Blue Gargoyle Adult Learning Program for the Americorp Literacy Volunteers of Illinois. ANDREW KAHLER and Cara Steichen, Cedar Falls, Iowa, were married May 26. AMY KENT, Waterloo, Iowa, is a legal assistant with Beecher Law Firm. AMY KIELBLOCK, Columbus, Neb., is a middle school band director with the Columbus Public Schools. ANDREW KRUSE and Dawn Renae, Austin, Minn., were married Feb. 17. ABIGAIL MANSER, Urbandale, Iowa, is an outbound sales specialist loan officer with Wells Fargo Financial. BRYCE MERCER, Des Moines, Iowa, is an individual investor specialist with The Principal Financial Group. RYAN MOORMAN, Avon, Colo., is a real estate assistant with Slifer, Smith, Frampton Real Estate. BRIAN MORE, West Union, Iowa, is an admission counselor with Upper Iowa University, Fayette. MINDY MORRIS and BRIAN JOHNSON ’07, Coon Rapids, Minn., were married Aug. 4. Brian is an elementary music specialist with St. Francis Schools. CELESTE NAGEL and Tyler Rawlins, Austin, Minn., were married May 19. NICK NEWGARD, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a self-employed in agricultural sales. TRAVIS OLSON, Hawarden, Iowa, is the marketing director with Farmers Cooperative Society, Sioux Center. ANDREW POTRATZ and ALLISON BARNES ’09, Waverly, Iowa, were married June 2. REBECCA ROBINSON, Iowa City, Iowa, is a staffing specialist with Manpower Temporary Services. JAMES RODGERS, Austin, Minn., is a computer programmer with Hormel Foods. ABIGAIL SCHALLER, Burnsville, Minn., is a program supervisor for school-aged child program with School District 191. STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ and Gregory Ennis, Berkeley, Calif., were married Aug. 25. GAVIN STEEGE, Fredericksburg, Iowa, is self-employed at Steege Construction, Inc. KATHERINE STOFFEL, Davenport, Iowa, is an assistant program manager with Goup O Company, Milan, Ill. STACY THARP, Monticello, Iowa, is a flight attendant with United Express. SINEM TUNCER, Harlan, Iowa, is a Verizon realtor with Carmen Schwake. CHRISTINA UFER and Travis Kane, Prescott, Wis., were married June 16. Christina is a music therapist with the Children’s Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis, Minn. DOMINIQUE WALLICAN, Waterloo, Iowa, was Courier Communications “Advertising Sales Person of the Month” for March. LINDSAY WALTERS, West Des Moines, Iowa, is a nursing and rehab social service coordinator at the Panora Nursing and Rehab Center, Panora. ALEK WIPPERMAN, Waverly, Iowa, is a field organizer with Obama for America. BUD WINTER, Waverly, Iowa, is a territory manager with Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls. BETSEY WITT, Northfield, Minn., is a communications counselor with Neuger Communications Group. 2007 NATALIE ANDERSON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a treasury analyst with GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation. STEPHANIE AREY is a kindergarten teacher at Platteville Elementary School, Platteville, Colo. LUCAS ASHLAND is a trader with Assent LLC, Hoboken, N.J. CASSIDY BAILEY is a 6-12 grade vocal music teacher with the Tripoli Community School District, Tripoli, Iowa. JAY BALEK and LAUREN SEMLER, Waterloo, Iowa, were married July 21. Jay is in client services with Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls, Iowa. CAYLA BARESEL is a field organizer with the Hillary Clinton Campaign, Waterloo, Iowa. MARCIA BERGMAN is an instrumental music director with the AGWSR Community Schools, Ackley, Iowa. JEANETTE BIDNE is in the M.Div. program at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. TRACY BJOIN, Burnsville, Minn., is a Spanish teacher at South St. Paul Senior High School, St. Paul. MANO BRADFIELD, Waterloo, Iowa, is a credit manager with Wells Fargo. RACHEL BRINCKS, Ames, Iowa, is studying veterinary medicine at Iowa State University. JUSTIN BROWN, Texarkana, Texas, is studying for his M.B.A. at Texas A&M. BRIAN BUNCE, Tripoli, Iowa, is a planner buyer with Terex Cranes North America, Waverly. KELSEA CANNON and Josh Stephenson, Des Moines, Iowa, were married July 21. Kelsea is a REDA CHESTER, Des Moines, Iowa, is a personal trainer with the Aspen Athletic Club, West Des Moines. LAUREN CHRISTENSEN, Marion, Iowa, is a supervisor with RuffaloCODY, Anamosa. She also is an independent marketing consultant with the Rice Lake School District, Rice Lake, Wis. ANDREA CHRISTIAN is studying for her M.Div. at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Gettysburg, Pa. MEGAN CLAUSEN is the director of youth ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Des Moines, Iowa. CODY CONRAD is a financial institution specialist (bank examiner) with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. CALI COOK, Arvada, Colo., is an audit staff with GHP Horwath, Denver. DANNY CORKEN, LaCrosse, Wis., is the creative support/project manager with Harvest Moon Advertising. MEGAN CRESS, Center Point, Iowa, is with Four Oaks in family environment (adoption/foster care), Cedar Rapids. MICHAEL DANA, West Des Moines, Iowa, is a fifth grade teacher at Lawson Elementary School with the Johnston Community School District, Johnston. JENNA DENSTAD is a message therapy student at the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, Davenport, Iowa. ERIC DeROO, Iowa City, Iowa, is a medical student at University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. JENNA DODD, Batavia, Ill., is an art teacher at Rotolo Middle School. SUZY DRILLING and Joe Cousin, Waverly, Iowa, were married Sept. 1. Suzy is an admissions representative with Hamilton College, Cedar Falls. STACEY EHLINGER, Denver, Colo., is a program assistant with The Arrangers. KIRA ELLIOTT is an English teacher in China with Amity Foundation/Church World Service. JOSHUA EVANOVICH is an assistant music editor with GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, Ill. DEIDRE FALDET, Burnsville, Minn., is a personal trainer with Life Time Fitness, Savage. MEGAN FIKE is studying for her M.S.W. at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa. ERICA FINKEN is a graduate student at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. CHELSEA FORBROOK is an arts developer with Redeemer Center for Life, Minneapolis, Minn. CAROLE FOX, Waverly, Iowa, is a teacher with the Little Learner’s Preschool and Day Care. RYAN GRANCHALEK, Folsom, Calif., is a demand analyst with Intel Corporation. ERIN GRANDGENETT, Johnston, Iowa, is a government affairs analyst with Pioneer. ELIZABETH GREGG is a graduate student at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. CARA GUESS is a medical student at
AARON HAGEN is a sports reporter for the Worthington Daily Globe, Worthington, Minn. KRISTINA HAGEN is a public health and health care administration graduate student at Des Moines (Iowa) University. HOLLY HANSEN is executive administrative assistant with The Hatch Group, Rockford Ill. JUSTIN HARKEN, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a lab analyst with TestAmerica. JANEL HARMS is the instrumental music teacher with the West Hancock Community Schools, Britt, Iowa. ADAM HARRINGA, Grundy Center, Iowa, is the news editor with The Grundy Center Register. CHELSIE HEETLAND, Waterloo, Iowa, is a buyer with Foster’s, Inc. LUCAS HELLING and TARAH MULDER, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were married Aug. 4. Lucas is an account executive trainee at McLeodUSA, Hiawatha. Tarah is a physical therapy assistant at Kirkwood Community College. KATELYN HEMINGSON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a production assistant with KCRG/Gazette Communications. CATHRYN HENNING is studying for her M.S.W. at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa. JENI HILL, Minneapolis, Minn., is a communications and development intern with Redeemer Center for Life. HONATHAN HINKE is a chemical physics student at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. STEPHANIE HOWE, LeClaire, Iowa, is a third grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Community Schools. KORY HUMMEL and LACI FOLKERTS, Winterset, Iowa, were married Nov. 17, 2006. Laci is a kindergarten teacher with the Nodaway Valley School District, Greenfield. ANDREW HUMMER is a logistics coordinator with CRST, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VALERIE HUSBYN, Aurora, Colo., is a sixth grade teacher with Elizabeth Middle School, Elizabeth. PATRICK JOHNSON, Marion, Iowa, is a financial analyst with the Strellner Agency with Aegon Life Investors, Cedar Rapids. LUCY JOSEPH is a graduate student at University of Iowa, Iowa City. KARIE JUST is a staff accountant with Kiesling and Associates, West Des Moines, Iowa. KELLI KENNON is a journalism teacher at West Branch (Iowa) High School. VERN KLOBAASA, Macomb, Ill., is a graduate student at Western Illinois University. MICHELLE KNUDSEN is a first grade teacher at St. Vincent de Paul School, Denver, Colo. LISA KORBY, Helena, Mont., is an AmericCorps/VISTA volunteer with RMDC Head Start. She coordinates Head Start’s efforts to build capacity in its parent education offerings in the tri-county area. ERIN KRUGER is an English teacher at the Mount Pleasant Community High School, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. KATY KUESTER, Van Horne, Iowa, is an inside sales representative with Yellow Book USA, Cedar Rapids. KATIEJO KUHENS, Madison, Wis., is completing a one-year internship in the athletic communications department with University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is in charge of the media guides, game notes, game recaps and stats for softball, men’s and women’s golf and men’s and women’s swimming teams and assisting with the volleyball team. BLAKE LAHMANN is a production supervisor with Hormel Foods, Austin, Minn. BRETT LEGVOLD is a law student at University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan. TARA LEWIN, Cedar Rapids, is a research consultant associate with Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc., Marion. KATIE LENERS is a first grade teacher with the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools, Waverly, Iowa. PHILIP LONG, Jackson, Minn., is the children’s youth and family director at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. CASEY LUENSMANN is a photographer at KCRG-TV 9, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. CALLAN MARTIN, Hedrick, Iowa, is studying for his doctorate of chiropractic and master’s degree in sports rehabilitation at Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Mo. ELSA MAY is a graduate student at University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. BRYAN McCARTY, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a writer with Mathis, Earnest and Vandeventer. KATIE MEYER is a graduate student at Roosevelt University, Chicago, Ill. DIANA MULLINS and Darin Rich, Washington, Iowa, were married June 16. Diana is an executive team leader with the Target Corporation. KATHRYN NELSON is a graduate student at University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. JENNA NEUMAN is with Allied Insurance, Des Moines, Iowa. NICK NOBLE is a law student at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. RYAN OLSEM is a test engineer with Intermec Technologies, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MEG OLSEN, Perry, Iowa, is a fifth grade special education teacher at Perry Community Schools. ALEX OLSON is a sixth grade teacher with the Benton Community Schools, Norway, Iowa. MARIA OSTERHAUS, Iowa City, Iowa, is a graduate student at University of Iowa. SHIRGERU OTA is a controller at the headquarters of Mimaki Engineering Company, Tomi City, Nagano, Japan. SETH OTT is a credit manager with Wells Fargo Financial, Johnston, Iowa. JODIE PEARSON is an actuarial analyst with Watson Wyatt Worldwide, JUSTIN PETERS is a biochemistry and molecular biology student at the Mayo Graduate School, Rochester, Minn. NATE PETERS, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is an accountant with Peters Construction Corp., Waterloo. CASSIDY PETERSON, LeClaire, Iowa, is a high school science teacher with the Clinton Community School District, Clinton. SARAH PETERSON is studying for her Doctor of Optometry degree at Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Ill. JULIE PHILIPP, Greeley, Iowa, is an inside sales/marketing associate with Bradco, McMillen, The Major, Delhi. LAURA PIRKL is an occupational therapy student at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. MATTHEW POPOWSKI is a publicist with Fentress Bradburn Architects, Denver, Colo. LYDIA POSSELT and Beau Nelson, Lauderdale, Minn., were married July 7. Lydia is studying for her M.Div. at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. PAUL REEDY, Waverly, Iowa, is in sales at Jerry Roling Motors. TRACI ROBINSON is a personal trainer with Fitness World West, West Des Moines, Iowa. SARAH RODILOSSO is a second grade teacher with the Murray Community School District, Murray, Iowa. MEGAN ROLAND is an occupational therapy student at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo. KYLE ROUSE, Chicago, Ill., is a department manager with Sports Authority. MEG RYAN, Galesburg, Ill., is an admission counselor with Knox College. ANDREA SCHILTZ, Waverly, Iowa, is a marketing director with State Bank and Trust. MARK SCHIPPER is an engineer with Gilmor & Doyle, Ltd., Waterloo, Iowa. DARREN SCHMITT, West Union, Iowa, is a math teacher at the Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School, Fredericksburg. ALECIA SCHOONOVER, Independence, Iowa, is a middle and high school physical education teacher at East Buchanan Community Schools. She is coaching middle school girls’ volleyball and basketball. AUDRA SCHUTTE is a graduate student at Indiana University, Bloomington. JULIE SCHWEINFURTH is a graduate student at Northwestern University, Chicago, Ill. CHRISTINA SCHIPPER studying for her Master of Music degree at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. JESSICA SCHULTZ and Josh Waller, Muscatine, Iowa, were married June 30. KATHRYN SCHWARTZKOPF is an occupational therapy student at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, Mo. JILL SEEBA, St. Paul, Minn., is an actuarial analyst with Securian Financial Group. RAJIV SHARMA, Waverly, Iowa, is a research analyst with Real Estate Research Corporation. CODY SMITH is a territory manager with Mudd Advertising, Cedar Falls, Iowa. KARIN SMITH is a music therapist with Iowa Hospice, Johnston, Iowa. CHELSEA SPANGLER, Hjellestad, Norway, is studying ethnomusic at Fana Folkehogskule. ERIN SPONHEIM is a sixth grade teacher with the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools, Waverly, Iowa. RYAN STEFFEN is a certified personal trainer with LifeTime Fitness, Lakeville, Minn. BETHANY WICKRE TANGEN, Pella, Iowa, is a sixth grade science teacher with the Pella Community School District. NOEL TARIMO, Milwaukee, Wis., is an IT consultant and department trainer with Manpower International. CRYSTAL TEWS is a nursing-accelerated B.S.N. student at Creighton University, Omaha, Neb. SCOTT TJEERDSMA is a fourth grade teacher with the Pella Community School District, Pella, Iowa. KRISTIN UNDERWOOD, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is the assistant director of e-commerce sales and marketing with Digital Dog Pound, Inc., Waverly. TYLER URICH is a K-12 grade voc |
