Linda and Jim Flaherty

Jim and Linda Flaherty, of Fort Dodge, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 5.

Cards may be sent to them at 2092 Parker Drive, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Their family includes Ryan and Shanna Flaherty, of Altoona; Charles and Jodi Flaherty, of Newton; and Joseph and Tanya Flaherty, of Boone. They have seven grandchildren.

Linda Cooper and Jim Flaherty were married on Aug. 5, 1971, at Corpus Christie Catholic Church in Fort Dodge.