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2006
Brad and Tina Shelman are the parents of Halle Kristine, born Jan. 18.
WACO boys’ basketball coach, Bob Hilmer, is the winningest coach in the state with his 681st win.
2001
Robert and Rachel Beatty of Beatty Funeral Home have announced the association of their son, Mark A. Beatty, as an Iowa Licensed Funeral Director and joining his parents at Beatty Funeral Home.
1996
A car driven by Alie Eichelberger slid in slush-covered road and struck Neil’s Service Building in Swedesburg on Jan. 23.
Jennifer Marie Leichty was born Dec. 31, 1995 to Roland and Betty Leichty.
1991
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lintz observed their 50th wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wyse observed their 50th wedding anniversary.
Tammi Larson and Karry Meyer were married Dec. 29, 1990 in Ottumwa.
Marti Roth and Steve Walker were married Jan. 10 at Muscatine.
1986
Kathy Lynn Craig, 20, escaped injury when her car slid off the roadway.
Laura Elizabeth was born Jan. 19 to Peter Joe and Sharon Alliman.
Craig Anthony was born Jan. 17 to Lamonte and Valarie Hochstetler.
Bethany Jo was born Jan. 23 to Osie and Jolene Bearden.
A baby shower was given for Matthew Ryan Butcher who was welcomed into the home of Michael and Connie Butcher.
Doug and Paulette Riechenbach were honored with a dinner at the church for their 17th wedding anniversary.
1981
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jones are the parents of Nicholas Lee, born Jan. 17.
Dixie Jean Huff and Phillip Scott Ecklund are engaged and to be married Aug. 8, 1981.
Gina Rene Eddy will become the bride of James E. Stauffer on Jan. 24.
Roberta Ann Custer and Merrill Bush have announced their engagement
Dr. John and Patty (Haberman) Stoner are the parents of Adriane Patricia, born Jan. 21.
1976
WACO Chapter of AFS honored Janice Widmer at an open house. Janice recently returned after a year in Brazil as an AFS student.
Elizabeth Johnson, WACO senior, has been selected to go to Costa Rica.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wagler observed their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick Roth are the parents of a son, Clint, born Jan. 20, 1976.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Roth are the parents of a son, Paul Gregory, born Jan. 21.
1971
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stalder are the parents of Timothy Wayne, born Jan. 20.
Steve and Janet (Magdefrau) Robinson are the parents of Christopher Charles, born Dec. 16, 1970.
WACO blasted Tri-County 115 to 29 at Olds.
Daniel Simmering graduated at San Diego Naval Base and will now go to Great Lakes Naval Base in Illinois.
Donald and Kristen (Wade) Stone are the parents of Craig Donald, born Jan. 30.
Jerry and Jeanne (Allison) Jones are the parents of Jeffrey Martin, born Jan. 27.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peck are the parents of Chad Thomas, born Jan. 28.

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