ANKENY -- Jay and Suzy Christensen of Harlan announce the engagement of their daughter, Sadie to Derek Schwartz both of Iowa City. Derek is the son of Dave and Tammy Schwartz, Ankeny.    The couple will marry on October 20 at the FFA Enchrichment Center in Ankeny.

    HARLAN -- Terry and Judi Holdren of Harlan will mark 50 years of marriage on October 17.  Their family includes Michelle Holdren, Culver City, CA; Laurie and Christopher Casson, Boulder, CO; Sarah Kelne, St. Johns, FL; and four grandchildren.

    IRWIN -- Larry Knudson of Irwin will mark his 80th birthday on October 13. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards will reach him if sent to 1932 2200th Street, Manilla, IA 51454.

    ELK HORN -- Marion Cornilsen will observe her 90th birthday on October 24. A card shower in her honor is requested by her daughters, Linda Hopp (Larry), Harlan; and Diane Magruder (Larry), Southern Pines, NC.    Cards will reach her if sent to Salem Lutheran Home, 2027 College St. #109, Elk Horn, IA 51531. In her honor a family celebration will be held the weekend before her birthday.

    HARLAN -- Ron and Maria Vakulskas-Rosmann will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at an open house at Milk and Honey in downtown Harlan on Saturday, October 27 from 2-5 p.m.      Their family includes David and Becky Tompkins-Rosmann, Avoca; Daniel and Ellen Walsh-Rosmann, Harlan; and Mark Rosmann, Washington, DC. The Rosmanns have four grandchildren.

 HARLAN (Sept. 28) -- No one knew it at the time, but Preston Mulligan’s late-game touchdown pass to Johnathan Monson Friday night was more significant than being the final dagger in Harlan Community’s 42-12 win over Glenwood at Merrill Field. As it turns out, Mulligan’s fourth-and-10, 15-yard completion with 2:09 to go also put him in the school record books as the top single-game passer in Cyclone history.

 MANNING (Sept. 28) -- Led by an outstanding all-around performance from Stephen Grimm, the IKM-Manning football team pulled away in the second half to defeat Manson-Northwest Webster 39-8 in Class A, District 2 action here Friday night. Grimm carried the ball 20 times for 295 yards (14.8 ypc) and four touchdowns while also adding a team-high 12 tackles (nine solos) and two sacks on defense.

 EARLHAM (Sept. 28) -- AHSTW overcame three turnovers with some big plays on both sides of the football during Friday’s second half at Earlham, beating the Cardinals 35-7 to keep their undefeated record intact. The second-ranked (Class A) Vikings improved to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in District 9, tied with St. Albert for first place.

 MANNING (Sept. 27) -- In a WIC showdown between two evenly-matched volleyball teams, IKM-Manning had its chances in the final two sets but couldn’t get over the hump in a 3-1 home loss to Underwood Thursday night, falling 12-25, 25-15, 20-25, 22-25. The Wolves are now 12-10 overall (3-4 in the Western Iowa Conference).