Heavy Rains Cant Keep Pair From Saying I Do

Curtis White and Daniele Ritter, from Winterset, Iowa in the US planned to marry on June 18, but Mother Nature stepped in with a change of plans. Heavy rains in Iowa flooded much of the area, and the governor activated the 365th Maintenance Company to assist with flood operations. White, who works on a farm and also is a reservist in the National Guard, was activated as part of the company and was sent to Columbus Junction, Iowa on June 14.

Ritter wasn’t to be deterred from having her big day. She contacted the Mayor’s office in Columbus Junction, and explained the situation. The Mayor’s office sprang into action and located White. The city located a dry spot for the wedding and provided flowers, a wedding cake, punch and a local singer.

A National Guard chaplain performed the ceremony and Columbus Junction Mayor Dan Wilson gave away the bride. Members of White’s unit and about one hundred local residents, family members and friends turned out for the event. The couple will have to postpone their honeymoon until the floodwaters subside and White is deactivated.

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