Dave Messerly, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate his 80th birthday with an open house at 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Rides Banquet Center, 723 S. 31st St. Cards may be sent to him at 2600 17th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Messerly was born on Dec. 19, 1943, in Vincent.

Shirley Groff celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday. Her family includes James Groff, of Twin Lakes, and Laura Geopfert, of Fort Dodge. She has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was born on Nov. 16, 1933.

Nancy Teske, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Thursday. Cards may be sent to her at 920 S. 20th St., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes her husband of 60 years, Carroll; Diana and Rob Bowman, of Coralville; Steve and Kristin Teske and Dan and Wendy Teske, of Fort ...

Sharalyn Rapp, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 80th birthday on Nov. 8. Cards may be sent to her at 2503 27th Ave. N., Fort Dodge, IA 50501. She was born on Nov. 8, 1943.

Patsy Mickelson, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate her 90th birthday with a come and go party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Friendship Haven Celebration Center. Cards may be sent to her at 712 Kenyon Road, Apt. 208, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Her family includes Jane and Jim Rips, of ...

WEBSTER CITY — Dean Bowden, of Webster City will celebrate his 85th birthday on Monday. Cards can be sent to him at 2003 Beach St., Webster City, IA 50595. His family includes Jeff and Stefany Bowden, of Prescott, Arizona; and Janna and Darren Heater, of Indianola. He has six ...