The annual Sienknecht Family Reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the American Legion Hall in Clutier. Host for this year was Jason Staker of Toledo.

Attending the reunion were Terry and Joan Haverly, Anamosa; Kim Haverly, Martelle; Dan and Donna Larson, Johnston; Pauline D. Sienknecht, Pauline M. Sienknecht, Nick and Kathy Sienknecht, and Marilyn Popelka, Clutier; Darrell and Candy Barfels, Jesup; Gayle and Pat Lorenz, Cedar Falls; Bob and Alice Sienknecht, Dunkerton; David and Peg Sienknecht, Elberon; Michael Burt, Savage, Minn.; Hayley Burt, Ames; Jeanie Burt, Conrad; Lloyd and Yvonnna Krutzfeldt and Eliana, Dysart; Randy and Diane Staker, Reinbeck; Eric Staker and Brooklyn and Madison, Dike; Trudi Scott, Susan Hamann, and Doug and Karen Sienknecht, Gladbrook; Jim and Janice Zwyers, St. Peters, Mo.; Jason and Deanna Zwyers, Warrenton, Mo.

The afternoon included a potluck lunch and sharing family history and photos. The next reunion will be Sept. 9, 2018, in Gladbrook. Hosts will be Trudi Scott and Susan Hamann.