Augie Bindert

Augie Bindert of Hawkeye will celebrate his 80^th birthday as the guest of honor at an open house hosted by his three children, Faron Bindert of Strawberry Point, Rowdy Bindert of Waverly, and Carla Bindert of Alden..

    The celebration will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hawkeye American Legion Hall. Cake, punch and coffee will be served.

Augie would welcome cards and notes, but no gifts, please.

Birthday greetings can be sent to him at P.O. Box 13, Hawkeye, IA 52147.

Ronald and Linda Upton

 Ronald and Linda Upton of Postville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 25.

 Ronald Upton and Linda Kamaus were married Sept. 25, 1966, at First Lutheran Church, rural Ossian.

 They are the parents of four children, Robin Bissell, Larry, Ryan and Layne.

 Greeting may be sent to Ronald and Linda, 307 W. Murdock, Postville, IA, 52162.

Eileen Molokken

Eileen Molokken of West Union will celebrate her 80^th birthday on Friday, Sept. 23.

Her daughters Mary Ann, Roxane, Lori, and Lisa and their families would like to honor her with a card shower.

Birthday greetings can be sent to Eileen at 111 S. Oak St., West Union, IA 52175.

Lylah Mae Meyer

Andrew and LeAnn Meyer of West Union are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Lylah Mae, who was born at 2:14 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016.

Lylah was born at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long at birth.

She joins a very proud big brother Johnny, 5½, at home.

Grandparents are Kathryn Meyer of West Union and the late John Meyer and Danny and Patricia Buls of Sumner. 

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schlawin

Jerry and Kathy Schlawin of Elkport will celebrate 50 years of marriage with an anniversary open house in their honor on Saturday, Sept. 3.

The celebration will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at Freedom Bank in Elkader. All friends and relatives are invited to attend, but no gifts, please.

Jerry Schlawin and Kathy Kottman were married Sept. 2, 1966, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thornton, Iowa.

They farmed near Klemme until purchasing a farm near Elkport, where they still reside.

The couple are the parents of Carol (Greg) Johnson and Gary (Eileen) Schlawin, both of Elgin. Their family also includes five grandsons and a great-granddaughter.

Anniversary cards and notes will reach the Schlawins at 24208 Grandview Rd., Elkport, IA 52044.

Kermit Anfinson

Kermit Anfinson is celebrating his 90^th birthday today (Wednesday, Aug. 17).

All friends and family are invited to join in a card shower to help Kermit celebrate his big day.

Birthday wishes may be sent to him at P.O. Box 34, Ossian, IA 52161.

Miriam Fritz

Miriam Fritz is looking forward to seeing family and friends as she celebrates her 95^th birthday with an open house hosted by her three sons and their families.

   The celebration will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday Aug. 21, at Traditions in West Union.

   If you are unable to attend, greetings may be sent to Miriam's address: Traditions, Room 108, 609 Hwy. 150 North, West Union, IA 52175.

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Moellers

Jason and Lori Moellers of West Union will celebrate their 25^th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Aug. 24.

Jason Moellers and Lori Krivachek were married by Msgr. Donald Heineman at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson on Aug. 24, 1991.

Lori is employed as the Fayette County Auditor, and Jason is engaged in farming.

They are the parents of four children, Beth of North Liberty; Tony and Krista, both of Ames; and John, at home. 

The couple’s family would like to honor them with a card shower for their anniversary.

Greetings may be sent to Jason and Lori Moellers, 26904 L Avenue, West Union, IA 52175.

Kermit Anfinson

Kermit Anfinson will celebrate his 90^th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 17.

All friends and family are invited to join in a card shower to help Kermit celebrate his big day.

Birthday wishes may be sent to him at P.O. Box 34, Ossian, IA 52161.

A. W. Martin

A.W. Martin will celebrate his 90th birthday on Wednesday, August 17. There will be an open house from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at Maynard Lutheran Church (160 6th St. N.).

Cards may be sent to A.W. at 9608 120th St., Fayette, IA 52142.