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1920s

Lousie Braklow, 2-yr '24, BA '28, celebrated her 106th birthday this year. Now retired after being a life-long teacher in the Chicago area, she enjoys politics and sports.

1940s

James Oberman, BA '47, received a Legion of Honor award from the French government for his service in World War II.

Robert Kascht, BA '48, recently authored the book "Good Genes, Luck, Lots of Prayers." He lives in Waukesha, WI.

1950s

Bill Nelson, BA '50, attended the 2008 Olympics in Beijing with his wife Violet (Wilson) Nelson 2 yr '49. Hewas one of three ISTC participants in the 1948 Olympics in London.

Gladys (Sawtell) Schmidt, BA '51, is a tax preparer for H&R Block. She is also active in her church and volunteering. She lives in Manning.

Jack Argotsinger, BA '52, received the Friend of the School award fromthe Iowa High School Athletic Association for operating the colock for 44 years in football and 27 years in basketball, and for 40 years as a track announcer. He lives in Nevada.

Janet (Sharpless) Nelson, 2-yr '53, plays flute and piccolo in New Horizon Band and Iowa City Community Band. She is part of a woodwing trio, jazz trio and flute choir. She also continues farm management for several farms.

Bob Cameron, BA '55, was inducted into the Burlington Community School District Hall of Honor. He has had numerous positions in the district, the last as principal of Oak Street Middle School. He has also been active in the commmunity.

Lavonne (Wenger) McGuire, BA, has been retired for 16 years after 29 years of teaching in Iowa and Illinois. She lives in Morton, IL.

Marcia (Hensel) Miller, 2-yr '55, is retired from the postcard and picture business that she ran with her husband, Al Miller BA '58. They live in Yucca Valley, CA.

1960s

Mary Stattler, BA '63, MA '70, retired from teaching and works at a veterinary clinic in Conrad.

Kami (Spain) Tieman, BA '63, retired after teaching for 36 years: six years in Iowa Falls and 30 at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.

William Barquist, BA '64, retired as office supervisor of Fareway Stores Inc. He lives in Ames.

Kenneth Pfile, BA '66, is union outreach coordinator for Workers Independent News. He lives in Mount Horeb, WI.

Gary Stattler, BA '66, retired from teaching and serves on the Conrad City Council. He also serves on the council level of Boy Scouts of America and directed a scout camp during the summer of 2008.

Gary Anderson, BA '67, is president of Preferred Care Parnters Management Group based in Plano, TX. The company manages 64 skillednursing facilities in nine states.

Jess Doran, BA '67, retired after 26 years of teaching at South East Webster Grand Junior High. She lives in Ogden.

Sharn (Knupp) Henson, BA '67, retired from teaching fourth grade at Countryside School in Chanpaign, IL. She hopes to start a second career writing children's materials.

Carolyn Bowman, BA '68, retired after teachin 7th and 8th grade students for West Hancock Community Schools for 30 years. She lives in Clarion, IA.

Mary (Johnson) Gibson, BA '68, retired from teaching at Preston Eelementary after 28 years.

Sharlene (Hanus) McCord, 2 yr '56, BA '68, retired after teaching in Iowa, Virginia, Guam, Tiawan and California. She lives in Meadow Vista, CA.

Karen (Greene) Farmer, BA '69, is an 8th grade math teacher at Oelwein Middle School.

1970s

Jym Ganahl, BA '70, was inducted into the Ohio Assocaited Press Broadcasting Hall of Fame. He plans to retire after 30 years on the air at WCHH-TV in Columbus, OH.

Roger Goldsberry, BA '70, was inducted into the Waterloo Optimist Club Baseball and Softball Hall of Fame. He has coached youth baseball and softball for more than 30 years and served as an officer in the club since 1977.

Bruce Henderson, BA '70, teaches math and coaches cross-country at Atlantic High School.

Patricia Larson, BA '70, is the deputy general cousel for the American Bar Association. She lives in Chicago, IL.

Mary Ann (Hoelscher) Thompson, BA '70, retired in June 2007 after 36 years as a business education teacher in the Newton Community School District.

Jane (Grant) Usatin, BA '70, MA '71, was appointed director of outcomes assessment for the School of Business Administration at the University of San Diego. She lives in Carlsbad, CA.

Brian Campbell, BA '71, joined the law firm of Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. as a member attorney in the firm's downtown Des Moines location.

Mark McBeth, BA '71, is the top aide to the chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration. He lives in Silver Spring, MD.

William Donald, BA '72, completed Morgan Stanley's investment consultant program at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Albuquerque, NM.

Susan (Nolte) Jacob, BA '72, is the volunteer editor of the Iowa Elks Association newspaper and editor of the Elks national convention newspaper. She lives in Charles City.

Bill Robinson, BA '72, is president of Whitworth University in Spokane, WA. He received the Charles Forman Award for Innovation in Private Higher Education in Recognition of his commitment to partnerships with public universities, the business community, and underrepresented minority populations.

Tom Corcoran, BA '73, is director of bands at Northwest College in Powell, WY. He was honored as a 2007 Governor's Arts Award Winner.

Susan (Woody) Rhoades, BA '73, received a Ph. D in educational leadership and policy studies from Iowa State University in May 2008. She lives in Ankeny.

Annd (Harris) Voge, BA '73, works part time in a home/decor shop an dco-directs high school musicals in Iowa Falls. She also mentors four Mexican students and chains Hardin County Habitat for Humanity.

David Adland, BA '74, recently purchased an engraving/screen printing business in Marshalltown.

Jerry Burt, BA '74, is a warden at the Anamosa State Penitentiary.

William Ipsen, BA '74, recently retired after teaching for 34 years. He taught industrial technology classes and coached Odyssey of the Mind in New Hampton.

Del Shepard, BA '74, is director of career services at Simpson College. He lives in Urbandale.

David VinSickel, BA '74, was recognized by Best Lawyers in America 2007 in public finance law. He is a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm in Des Moines where he practicies in the business division.

Grant Veeder, BA '74, MA '79, is a member of the Iowa Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

Craig Wigton, BA '74, is a claims administrator with American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company in West Des Moines.

Ann Brus, BA '75, is the guidance counselor at Denison High School.

Susan (McKee) Gorenmeyer, BA '75, is an ESL teacher for Hastings (NE) Public Schools.

Allan Jacobson, BA '75, is instructor of percussion and director of "The Knightliters" Jazz Band I at Wartburg College. He wil trou Brazil with Wartburg's "Castle Singers" as a percussionist in May 2009.

Dennis Presnall, BA '75, is CEO of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. He recently ended his 15-year membership on the Board of Directors of Ankeny Community Schools.

Karen (Burke) Burianek, BA '76, is the administrative assistant to the director of the National Animal Disease Center in Ames.

Norma (Holub) Neubauer, BA '76, teaches at Waterloo East High School.

Dennis Roloff, BA '76, teaches physical education, wood tech and construction tech at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. He is also the head girls basketball coach and head track coach.

Jamie Van Nostrand, BA '76, is executive director of the Pace Energy and Climate Center at Pace Law School in White Plains, NY.

Gordon Druvenga, BA '78, is CFO of YouthWorks, Inc. - an organization in Minneapolis that facilitates mission trips for youth groups. He lives in Mounds View, MN.

Joan (Mayer) Hohl, BA '78, is a school social worker at Northwest AEA where she has worked for more than 25 years. She lives in Sioux City.

Juliana (Gammon) Huiskamp, BA '78, earned a Ph.D in educational leadership from Iowa State University in August 2008.

Todd Hoyer, BA '79, is the director of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare/Covenant Clinic Departments of Surgery, Anesthesiology, Pain Management, and Otolaryngology.

Mary Ann Johnson, BA '79, was named the first Bill and June Flatt Professor in Foods and Nutrition in the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences. She has developed research-based programs to help older adults eat nutritious meals.

1980s

Mary (Coziahr) Meade, BA '80, teaches biology at East High School in Erie PA.

Timothy Carlson, BA '81, MBA '99, is a senior manager/assistant controller, investment operations for AEGON in Cedar Rapids.

Wanda Smith, BA '81, is teaching high school business in Livonia, MI.

Todd Van Maanen, BA '81, is co-owner and vice president of Eisenbraunt & Associates, a civil engineering firm in Yankton, SD.

Jon Austin, BA '82, was recently tenured as a professor of marketing at Cedarville University. He lives in Warren, OH.

Steve Stevenson, BA '82, works at Principal Financial Group as a senior paralegal analyst. He lives in Indianola.

Michelle (Clarken) Van Maanen, BA ' 82, completed her Ed. D in December 2006. She is an assitant professor for the contemporary media and journalism department at the University of South Dakota.

Don Coffin, BA '83, is managing director and head of the Des Moines office of PrivateBAnk. He is also the incoming chairman andon the board of directors of Easter Seals of Iowa.

Paul Eggen, BT '83, is program manager of the on-site materials/geotechnical laboratory at OMNNI Associates in Appleton, WI. He recently became a member of the company's board of directors.

Lisa (Wadle) Vanderlugt, BA '84, teaches third grade at Aquin Catholic Elementary in Cascade. She was one of 10 teachers in the Dubuque County area to be awarded the 2008 Gold Star for Outstanding Teaching Award sponsored by the McElroy Trust.

Dale Emmert, BA '85, is president and CEO of Simpson Furniture. He lives in Cedar Falls.

Jean (Shimpach) Griffin, BA '86, was recognized as a Space Flight Awareness honoree for her work in support of NASA's Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs. She is a senior technical writer for United Space Alliance. She lives in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Deb Vangellow, BA '86, presented research to the Better Golf through Technology Conference and the World Scientific Congress of Golf. Her research, entitled "Less Is More and More Is Better: The Benefit of Less Strength and More Loft In The Driving Club for Recreational Women Golfers" was included in both conference publications. She is a golf writer for Houston Links magazine and a nationally renowned golf educator who lives in Sugarland, TX.

Thomas Farmer, MA '88, retired form teaching industrial technology and is working for Moss Enterprises. He lives in Oelwein.

James Roberts, BA '88, had a third collection of poetry published entitled "Dancing With Poltergeists." He is the author of eleven books of science fiction and fantasy, poetry, literary biography and baseball history. He lives in Madison, WI.

Cordie Smith, BA '88, retired from health information management at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. She has been a volunteer assistance exercise trainer for the Jesse Cosby Senior Citizen Center for four years.

Ed Derr, BA '89, is director of counseling at Drury University in Springfield, MO. He led a study abroad class in Mexico in June.

Sarah (Appelman) Derr, BA '89, teaches elementary Spanish for Springfield Catholic Schools in Springfield, MO.

Gary Gibson, BA '89, is principal at Shadow Ridege Middle School in Lewisville, TX.

Kevin Hansen, BA '89, was named tot he board of directors at Hellman Associates Inc. in Waterloo. He has been vice president-creative strategies at the company since August 2007.

Anne Kirpes, BA '89, was named as a 2008 Phi Delta Kappa Class of Emerging Leaders member. She works for Data Recognition Corporation creating alternative assessment programs for special education students. She lives in Maple Grove, MN.

Robert Reid, BA '89, is executive director and CEO of Camp Fire USA Heart of the Hawkeye Council in Des Moines.

Michael Ward, BA '89, has made five trips to Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island since 2000.

1990s

Marti Friest, BA '90, is a writer and editor for a newspaper. She lives in Stacyville.

Timothy Pezzetti, BA '90, is the activities director at Lebanon High School in Lebanon, MO.

Margaret Schebler, BA '90, is in her 11th year as athletics director at Ashford University in Clinton.

David Truka, BA '90, is director of customer service and planning at Heartland Express Inc. in North Liberty.

Chris Brauns, MBA '91, is a senior pastor in Stillman Valley, IL. His book, Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions was released in October.

Anthony Kuehn, BA '91, is a historical intrepreter at Living History Farms inDes Moines.

Douglass Moon, BA '91, is category analysis manager for Kraft Foods' Customer Development and Shopper Insights. He lives in Leawood, KS.

Joyce (Picht) Barbatti, BA '92, is co-publisher and business manager of "Cedar Valley Athlete" - a quarterly sports magazine launched in December 2007. She recently published a children's book. She lives in Cedar Falls.

Sharon Carberry, BS '92, teaches second grade in Rosebud, TX.

Brian Sankey, BA '93, graduated from Des Moines University in May 2008 as a doctor of osteopathic medicine. He is a resident physicial at the Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center in Waterloo.

Randall Wee, BA '93, led the 2008 Johnston Dragon baseball team to a 40-0 record and 4A state baseball championship. He was named the Des Moines Register High School Coach of the YEar. He currently works for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

Brian Burke, BA '94, is president of the Davenport Kiwanis Club and treasurer and board member for Volunteers for Symphony/Finance Committee, Quad City Symphony. He is a member of the Quad City Wind Ensemble. He recently received a $10,000 community service grant for the Quad City Symphony by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.

Teresa Decoursey, BA '94, is working on a master's degree in reading instruction from Buena Vista University along with a reading endoresement. She lives in Fort Dodge.

Steve Madson, BA '94, is assistant superintendent for Rio Vista Independent School District in Rio Vista, TX.

Lance Menster, BA ' 94, is the elementary math manager for the Houston TX Independent School District, supervising the district's math department for 193 campuses.

Debra (Anderson) Oliver, BA '94, is director of the new MBA program at Mount Mercy College. She lives in Dysart.

Susan Rea, BA '94, received a master of education degree in family and consumer sciences education form Iowa State University.

Shannon Risk, BA '94, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship to Canada in cultural and intellectual history. She lives in Milford, ME.

William Lange, BA '95, is global distribution sales manager for True Temper Sports in Memphis, TN.

Clint Taylor, BA '95, works in fundraising in Austin, TX. He is also a minority owner of a restaurant and music venue.

Annette (Wedemeier) Hyde, BA '96, MA '01, is an early childhooh special education teacher for the Keystone Area Education Agency. She lives in Fairbank.

Stephen Rokes, BA '96, is senior manager of data architecture and data operations for Buccaneer-Software Development and Information Division.

Nicholle (Judas) Stone, BA ’96, MA ’97, is manager of course development for Colorado State University - Global Campus, a new and completely online university. She lives in Centennial CO.

Aileen Mahood Sullivan, BA ’96, teaches chemistry at Ames High School.

Threase Harms-Hassoun, BA ’97, is the Midwest director for worldwide public affairs and policy at Pfizer Inc. She lives in Urbandale.

Kelli Palcic, BA ’97, is a special education teacher in the Waukee Community School District.

Steven Albers, BA ’98, is the marketing communications specialist for Accenx Technologies in Irvine CA.

Rebecca Kauten, BA ’98, MPP ’06, is the watershed coordinator for the Black Hawk Soil and Water Conservation District. She presents at national conferences in municipal storm water management.

Stacy Kennedy, BA ’98, is working on a master’s degree in human resources at Capella University. She lives in Woodbury MN.

Jeremy Rasmussen, BA ’98, is a vice president at Wells Fargo Bank in Mason City specializing primarily in agriculture loans.

Shawn Boss, BA ’99, is a national category manager for the Oscar Mayer Division of Kraft Foods. He lives in Shawnee KS.

Cami Brazelton, BA ’99, was recently promoted to senior marketing strategist at Principal Financial Group. She lives in West Des Moines.

Jenny Lambertson Christensen, BA ’99, teaches second grade in Esterville.

Colli (Eichorn) Peters, BA ’99, works at Midland Loan Services. She lives in Lee’s Summit MO.

2000s

Becky Glace Bartlett, BA ’00, works for Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls as the small groups director.

Luke Bartlett, BA ’00, is managing partner of Papa Murphy’s Pizza in eastern Iowa. He lives in Cedar Falls.

Sheryl Dietzenbach, BA ’00, is working at Sole, McManus, Pearson & Willems, P.C. law firm in Cedar Rapids.

Sara (Barnhart) Yeong Joon Ko, BA ’01, is director of financial applications for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants in Chicago.

Brent Hardin, BA ’01, is the sports editor of the Plattsmouth Journal in Plattsmouth NE. He received a first-place award in sports column writing and a third-place award in sports feature photography in this year’s Nebraska Press Association contest.

Marc Reifenrath, BA ’01, opened a Des Moines office for his Web development company, Spinutech. He lives in Parkersburg.

Shelly Green, BA ’02, received a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in sports administration. She works for the UNC athletic department in the compliance office.

Rebecca (Haase) Nosbisch, BA ’02, works at Auto Owners Insurance Company. She lives in Runnells.

Julie Schricker, BA ’02, is a marketing manager for Sandford Brands. She lives in Shorewood IL.

Laury (Erickson) Shonka ’02, BA, teaches fourth through eighth grade at Prairie Grove Elementary School in Jesup.

Lisa (Griffin) Hattel, BA ’03, graduated from Morningside College in May 2008 with a master’s degree in special education.

Cass Meyer, BA ’03, is marketing coordinator at VGM Financial Services in Waterloo.

Sara (Fuglsang) Murphy, BA ’03, works for Allied/Nationwide Insurance in Des Moines.

Stacy (Dubbert) Carlin, BA ’04, is a self-employed doctor of chiropractic. She lives in Davenport.

John Cho, MACC ’04, was promoted to senior auditor at Beach, Fleischman & Co., P.C. in Tucson AZ

Robert Drewelow, BA ’04, recently graduated from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine.

Carissa Gappa, BA, ’04 is a regional sales coordinator for DTN-Trading Markets in Omaha NE.

Linda (Green) House, BA ’04, is sitting two children after school and tutoring them two days per week. She lives in Lone Rock.

Emily Jones, BA ’04, MA ’06, received the 2008 University of Georgia Excellence in Teaching Award.

Kevin Kann, BA ’04, works in community relations for the American Cancer Society in Waterloo.

Gretchen (Bricker) Lewis, BA ’04, teaches kindergarten at Jesup Elementary.

Dylan Long, BA ’04, was accepted into the MBA program at Iowa State University in Ames.

Morgan Maxwell, BA ’04, is a group manager for JELD-WEN Doors and Windows in Grinnell.

Jennifer (Rubner) Nus, BA ’04, is a physical therapist for Taylor Physical and Occupational Therapy at Waverly Health Center in Waverly.

Malinda (McClintock) Schultz, BA ’04, teaches English, physical education, geography and science in Biratnagar, Nepal. She will next move to Taiwan to continue teaching and learn Mandarin.

Tehia Starker, MA ’04, received her Ph.D. in educational psychology with an emphasis in cognition, learning, and development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Kimberly Johnson-Herbst, BA ’05, works at Emdeon Business Services in Waterloo.

Inok Kalkwarf, BA ’05, MA ’06, completed a residency and solo exhibition with performances at the South Korea National Museum of Contemporary Art. She also has upcoming exhibits in South Korea including the Kyoung Gi Museum of Art, the Seoul Museum of Contemporary Art and the Seoul Gallery of Art. She will continue her performances and exhibitions in China in the spring.

David Klein, BA ’05, is a graphic artist for Sports Image. He lives in Cedar Falls.

Jeremy Michael, MPP ’05, is an adjudications officer with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in Laguna Nigel CA.

Melissa Rodriguez, BA ’05, teaches kindergarten at Zapata Academy in Chicago IL.

Troy Sitzmann, BA ’05, received a summer associate position at the Columbus OH office of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. He is a law student at The Ohio State University.

Tracy Steffen, BA ’05, is assistant athletic trainer at Wartburg College.

Adam Watkins, BA ’05, is an outside sales representative with Associated Materials Inc/Alside. He lives in Chesterfield MO.

Jennifer Brandt, BA ’06, is in her third year of teaching preschool.

Chuck Hoffman, BA ’06, is a Web applications developer for EdgeCore in Cedar Falls.

Kelly McCabe, BA ’06, is a sales representative for Kerry Ingredients and Flavours. She is also actively involved with the Junior League of Kansas City. She lives in Olathe KS.

Valerie Noll, BA ’06, was promoted to district sales supervisor in the Grand Rapids MI area for the Hershey Company.

Vaska Tosic, BA ’06, joined the Waterloo Police Department.

Skip Williams, MA ’06, was named the most outstanding sport pedagogy doctoral student at the University of Utah, Department of Exercise and Sport Science.

Matt Bernard, BA ’07, is a general manager with Fastenal Company. He lives in Omaha NE.

Daniel Phillips, BA ’07, is program supervisor at the Bremwood Campus for Lutheran Services in Iowa in Waverly. He is working on a master’s degree in youth and human service administration at UNI. He also owns and operates a photography studio.

Chad Aust, BA ’08, is a regional sales representative for JELD-WEN. He lives in Mt. Pleasant MI.

Michelle Drey, BA ’08, works for the digital unit at Starcom in Chicago IL. She is a media associate for the Suzuki team.

Amber Evans, BA ’08, is a product development assistant with Atico International USA in Ft. Lauderdale FL.

Micaela (Grob) Greenfield, BA ’08, is a sales assistant at Raven Industries in Sioux Falls SD.

Elizabeth Hackbarth, BA ’08, is a sales executive for THG, a division of Marcus Evans in Chicago IL.

Nick Hellman, BA ’08, is a project engineer for Peters Construction Corporation in Waterloo.

Ryan Johnson, BA ’08, is an account executive with IKON. He lives in Urbandale.

Jane Yagla, BA ’08, works for Archer Daniels Midland in Mexico MO.

Jessica Young, BA ’08, is an associate analyst for A.C. Nielson Co. in Charlotte NC.

Friends we'll miss

Marjorie Godby Gist 2 yr ’28, Des Moines, died 2/23/2008.
Lila Harreld Anton 2 yr ’32, Waterloo, died 6/12/2008.
Marie Caloud Vileta 1 yr ’32, Toledo, died 4/12/2007.
Marcia Traer, 2-yr ’35, BA ’36, Davenport, died 3/8/2008.
Walter Ditzler BS ’38, Corona De Tucson AZ, 8/20/2008.
Erling Hanson BA ’38, Manchester, died 6/20/2008.
Rachel Hughes Surber 2 yr ’36, BA ’38, Omaha NE, died 11/25/2007.
Dorothy Krusenstjerna Benson 2 yr ’41, Mesa AZ, died 7/26/2008.
Wava Jarboe Hickert 2 yr ’41, Norton KS, died 10/21/2007.
Catharine Farlow Clingman BA ’43, Clayton CA, died 9/24/2007.
Richard Klahn BA ’51, Marquette MI, died 3/26/2008.
Merton Bratton BA ’52, Albuquerque NM, died 2/2/2008.
Ana Quinn Touchstone 2 yr ’55, Memphis TN, died 4/11/2008.
Kenneth Rowe BA ’56, MA ’60, Phoenix AZ, died 6/15/2008.
Myrna Bradley Huebsch BA ’58, Falcon Heights MN, died 6/28/2007.
Diane Tenglin West BA ’59, Lakewood CO, died 3/2/2008.
Raymond Mikesh BA ’64, Chatfield, died 5/10/2008.
Bernie Moine BA ’67, Waterloo, died 6/18/2008.
Eunice Prange Dell BA ’71, MBA ’83, Waterloo, died 6/1/2008.
Ruth Petersen Harbour MA ’71, Kansas City MO, died 2/14/2008.
Lester Bullock BA ’74, Moorcroft WY, died 10/1/2008.

Weddings

Mary Ann Hoelscher Thompson BA ’70 married Ford Thompson.
Elaine Wilson Malinski BA ’80 wed Zene Malinski.
Carol Olson Woosley BA ’90 married David Woosley.
Sheryl Dietzenbach BA ’00 married Michael Becker.
Rebecca Haase Nosbisch BA ’02 wed Scott Nosbisch.
Nicole Boehde Harmer BA ’03 married Adam Harmer.
Sara Fuglsang Murphy BA ’03 married David Murphy.
Scott Kohnert BA ’04 married Allyssa Martins Kohnert.
Gretchen Bricker Lewis BA ’04 wed Adam Lewis.
Leslie Mitchell Lien BA ’04 married Kris Lien.
Joseph Ricklefs BA ’04 wed Katy Gardner Ricklefs.
Malinda McClintock Schultz BA ’04 married Steve Schultz.
Jenny Rokes Connolly BA ’05 married Scott Connolly BA ’05.
Kimberly Johnson-Herbst BA ’05 wed Brian Herbst.
Charles Engelkes BA ’06 married Kate Schmidt Engelkes.
Martha Olson Jensen MA ’07 married Tony Jensen.

Welcome to the Pack!

Kimberly Post Good BA ’90 & Jon Good, Freeland MI, daughter Jacquelyn born 11/1/2003, son Mikel born 4/11/2005, son Luke born 12/3/2007.
Ann Lundberg Haack BA ’91 MA ’93 & John Lundberg, Ballwin MO, son William born 5/8/2008.
Darcie Novotny McGee BA ’93 MA ’96 & Vince McGee, Iowa City, daughter Vivian born 2/26/2008.
Ronda Leist Moss BA ’93 and William Moss, Littleton CO, son Benjamin born 11/28/2007.
Katie Bohan Silva BA ’93 & Wayne Silva, Salem MA, daughter Mia born 11/17/2008.
Kelly McCartney Mireault BA ’96 & Robert Mireault, Chicago IL, son Christian born 3/24/2008.
Aileen Mahood Sullivan BA ’96 and Joel Sullivan, Ames, son Leo born 8/1/2007.
Julie Skelton Fichtner BA ’97 & J. Royce Fitchner BA ’97, Des Moines, son Theodore, born 4/11/2008.
Ruth Chodur Pottratz BA ’97 & Dan Pottratz, Ankeny, son Magnus born 4/28/2008.
Julie Nordstrom Hiles BA ’98 & Brian Hiles BA ’98, Bloomington IL, son John born 8/20/2008.
Leslie Ross Keune BA ’98 & Chad Keune, Iowa City, daughter Ella born 11/3/2007.
Jennifer Hammel Miller BA ’98 & Ryan Miller, Shell Rock, son Nathan born 12/6/2006.
Angela Gordon Pacha BA ’98 & Seth Pacha BA ’98, Metamora IL, daughter Addison born 3/22/2007.
Jeremy Rasmussen BA ’98, Mason City, daughter Taylor born 8/29/2007.
Katie Warren-Hermansen BA ’98 & Todd Hermansen, Cedar Falls, son Tyler born 6/1/2007.
Jessica Weigel Loecke BA ’99 & Matt Loecke BA ’99, Ames, son Zachary born 7/23/2008.
Becky Glace Bartlett BA ’00 and Luck Bartlett BA ’00, Cedar Falls, son Boaz born 2/13/2008.
Meg Butikofer Benson BA ’00 & Nicholas Benson, Clermont, son Noah born 3/25/2008.
Erin Langfitt Harksen BA ’00 & Erich Harksen BA ’00, Cedar Rapids, daughter Paige born 2/23/2008.
Trista Meier Manternach BA ’00, MA ’05 and Matt Maternach, Dubuque, daughter Madison born 2/3/2008.
Cheryl Goodson Nelson BA ’00 & Phillip Nelson, Frankfort KS, daughter Rebekah born 3/21/2008.
Shannon Rudolph Umthum BA ’00, MA ’07 & Kurt Umthum BA ’01, West Des Moines, son Landon born 5/8/2008.
Lisa Gourley Dowell BA ’02 & Darrin Dowell, Ankeny, daughter Madeline born 4/9/2008.
Melissa Frost BA ’02 and Cory Frost BA ’00, Cedar Falls, daughter Hayden born 11/13/2007.
Lindsey Rollins Gelder BA ’02 and Steve Gelder, Story City, daughter Sydney born 2/16/2008.
Elissa Maiers Johnson BA ’02 & Christopher Johnson, son William born 3/23/2004 and son Samuel born 10/19/2006.
Rebecca Haase Nosbisch BA ’02 and Scott Nosbisch, Runnells, son Dylan born 3/31/2007.
April Goodale Hannam BA ’03 & Ryan Hannam BA ’02, Cedar Falls, daughter Grace born 6/1/2007.
Lisa Griffin Hattel BA ’03 and Carson Hattel BA ’03, Johnston IA, daughter Hannah born 1/18/2008.

Read about 106-year-old alumna Louise Bracklow in next UNI Today

Louise Bracklow, ’24 2 yr., ’28 B.A., is UNI’s oldest known living alumna at 106 years of age. She spent 52 years as a first-grade teacher, earned a master’s degree in elementary education from Northwestern University and celebrated the UNI graduation of a niece’s two great-grandchildren. After retiring in 1967, she became a hospital volunteer.

These days, she wears a hearing aid and uses a walker (“It takes me about three minutes to get up,” she quipped), but her mind is sharp and her outlook, sunny. An avid Chicago Cubs fan, Louise got to see her beloved team win the World Series 100 years ago.

You can read the entire story about Louise in the winter Northern Iowa Today as UNI celebrates 100,000 living alumni. Only UNI Alumni Association dues members will receive the next issue. Check your membership status near your address on this magazine or visit www.unialum.org/membership to join today!