Bolli, Balderson Melinda Bolli of McCook and Darren Balderson of Benkelman, Neb., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Raliegh and Jean Bolli of Burwell, Neb. Parents of the prospective bridegroom are Ray and Maxine Balderson of Benkelman...

Prellwitz. Owens Elaine Prellwitz and Peter Owens, both of Breckenridge, Colo., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Andy and Debbie Prellwitz of Hoisington, Kan. Grandparents are Darlene Bayes of Salina, Kan., and the late William Bayes and Leroy and Betty Prellwitz of Morrowville, Kan...

50th anniversary The family of Leon and Beverly Kolbet of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard, Neb., in 1970. ...

40th anniversary Dennis and Dixie Kofler of McCook are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. They were married at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. Their family includes Dennis and Karen Hiatt of McCook, Don and Linda Hiatt of Saginaw, Texas, Doug and Bobbie Hiatt of McCook, Ken and Peg Hiatt of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Daniel and Tami Kofler of McCook, Kim Kofler of Oklahoma, 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren...

50th anniversary The family of Paul and Mary Nichols of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. They were wed in 1970, at the United Methodist Church in Culbertson. Paul and Mary were born within days of each other, raised in the area and started dating while they were both in high school. ...

60th anniversary The family of Clarence (Larry) and Donna Swanson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. They were married in 1959 in Orafino, Neb.Their family includes children, Debra Swanson, Christi Evans and husband, Steve, Melanie Goodenberger, and Jon Swanson, all of McCook; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 413 Seminole Drive, McCook, NE 69001...

Jayson Douglas Jenkins Austin Jenkins and Brandy Lewandowski of McCook announce the birth of their son, Jayson Douglas Jenkins, who was born Nov. 20, 2019, in McCook. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He has one sister, Kylie, 12 , and two brothers, Jaxson 7, and Jordan, 6. ...

George Fulton Siegfried Cody and Shelby Siegfried of McCook announce the birth of their son, George Fulton Siegfried, who was born Nov. 8, 2019, at Hastings Neb. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 22 inches long. He has one sister, Maggie, 4, and two brothers, Joey, 3, and John, 1 1/2. Grandparents are Gayle and Elaine Haag of Bartley, Neb., Cal Siegfried and Beth Siegfried, both of McCook. Great-grandparent is Ethyl Siegfried of McCook...

90th Birthday The family of Ruth Bridges of McCook invite you to wish her a “Happy Birthday” at McCook Christian Church on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the “nook” area of the Commons in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born in Inavale, Neb., but has lived in the McCook area since 1976. She was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, teaching at several rural schools in Webster County, Inavale,  Riverton,  Ashland-Greenwood and Indianola, Neb. ...

80th birthday The family of Jane Palmer of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. She was born in McCook, Neb. Her family includes husband, Lewis Palmer of Cambridge; children, Vicky and Delton Young, Theresa and Don Ruggles, Brenda and Dennis Liess, all of McCook, Julie Wendel and fiancée, Brad Schow of American Fork, Utah, and Brad and Teresa Palmer of East Moline, Ill.;.13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Roberta Werkmeister of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 36151 U.S. Highway 6, Palisade, NE 69040