Mike and Linda Jalas Rickert of Reinbeck celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family vacation in June and later celebrating with family and friends.

They were married November 20, 1965 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland, Iowa.

Mike has recently retired form Rickert and Wessel Law Office.

They are parents of two children, Craig and his wife, Sarah Rickert, of Jonesboro, Ark. and Kristen Rickert of Miami, Fla., along with four grandchildren, Taylor, Michael John, Jackson and Ruby Kate Rickert.