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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Allard - Lester

Jeff and Kelly Allard and Cathy Rivera are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Whitley Allard, to Jordan Lester, son of Mary Eden and David Lester.

Jordan works as an electrical apprentice for Trey Electric and Whitley is employed by Manor Care as a Registered Nurse.

The couple will unite in marriage on the 13th of August, 2011 at First Church of the Open Bible in Cedar Rapids.

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