Becky Kruse and Levi Kinney of Le Mars were united in marriage on July 7, 2007, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Le Mars. The Rev. Dan Gerrietts officiated the 4 p.m. ceremony.

The bride is the daughter of Ralph and Charlene Kruse of Le Mars. Levi is the son of Gene Kinney of Meriden and Sally Waack of Le Mars.

Providing the nuptial music was Jon Marienau organist, Ralph Kruse, father of the bride, soloist, Carl Johnson soloist and Joann Johnson pianist.

Faith Wood of Kansas City, Mo., cousin of the bride, was maid of honor, with Danielle Scheff of Brookings, S.D., sister of the bride, as bridesmaid.

Flowergirl was Naomi Kinney, daughter of the couple.

Robert Kranig of Marcus was best man, with Mike Scheff of Brookings, S.D., brother-in-law of the bride, as groomsman.

Seating the wedding guests were Dan Hohbach of Le Mars, and Nicholas Walsh of South Sioux City, Neb.

The reception dinner followed at the Brunsville Legion Hall.

The bride is employed at the Le Mars Daily Sentinel, and the bridegroom is employed with Weinrich Truck Lines.

The couple took a wedding trip to Las Vegas, Nev., and are at home in Le Mars.