WESTPHALIA -- Delbert Rueschenberg of Westphalia will celebrate his 90th birthday at an open house on Saturday, July 9 from 1-4 p.m. at the Westphalia Fire Hall.

    IRWIN -- Cyrus and Marolyn Monson of Irwin will celebrate their 50th wedding at an open house on Saturday, July 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Irwin Community Building. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.    The couple’s three sons and daughters-in-law are Cy and Kelly Monson, Atlantic; Eric and Julie Monson, Irwin; and Dave and Angie Monson, Harlan. The Monsons have eight grandchildren.

    HARLAN -- Due to the overwhelming number of complaints and violations of the state and local fireworks code in recent years, the Harlan Police Department will have extra officers out over the Fourth of July weekend.    Officers will be enforcing the laws.  Officials said it’s a public safety issue and the department is tasked with that responsibility.    Violators can be cited or arrested.

    HARLAN -- Nothing beats an evening at the ballpark.  T-ballers recently wrapped up their season.  Here are some highlights from recent games.

    HARLAN -- “On your mark, get set, read” is this year’s summer reading program theme. Harlan Community Library is teaming up with Petersen Family Wellness Center and Iowa State University Extension Office to present the athletic inspired program.    “It gets them in the library,” said Pat Engemann, children’s librarian. “It get’s them acquainted with Petersen Wellness this summer.

    HARLAN -- The Harlan Fire Department is in the process of forming an association in an effort to help with financial clarity regarding donations made to the department each year.    The Harlan City Council has given its blessing to the department as it seeks to develop the Harlan Fire Association.    Harlan Fire Chief Roger Bissen said it’s an issue that has been discussed statewide in recent months.    “We had other departments around the

    PANAMA -- Sylvan and Joyce Kenkel of Panama celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 18. Their family is planning a card shower in their honor.    Cards will reach them if sent to 208 1600th Street, Panama, IA 51562. Their children are Jennifer Malcom and Richard Wolf, Omaha; Dan and Laura Wingert, Panama; Jeff and Tonya Kenkel, Belleville, WI: and Terry and Karen Kenkel, Panama. 

    PORTSMOUTH -- Ted and Debby Tarney of Portsmouth will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on June 26. They plan to celebrate with their family which includes Ted and Lori Tarney, Avoca; and Tina Peck, Irwin; and four grandchildren.    Ted is employed in maintenance at Monogram Foods. Debby works as a cook at Rose Vista Home in Woodbine.

    HARLAN -- Art and Linda Andersen of Harlan mark 50 years of marriage on June 25. They  celebrated their anniversary with their entire family with a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.    The couple’s two daughters and sons-in-law are Julie and Steve Livingston, Harlan; and Tammy and Jeff Cox, Council Bluffs.