And it would go a little something like this!

How did they meet, you ask? On a whim, really, after being set up by mutual friends. Emily had moved back to Iowa at the beginning of 2019, after figuring out that if she was going to live in any small town, it might as well be her own. At the same time, Quinn had decided to put down some roots in Maquoketa. The two knew of each other, having been officially introduced a year prior, and after what Emily imagined was some poking and prodding, Quinn slid into her Facebook DM's with the smoothest opening line, "So what happened to Texas?"

Although it may have taken three weeks for their first date to happen, they've been pretty much inseparable ever since (mostly thanks to their mutual love of Harry Potter.) They survived a pandemic together, haven't missed a Jackson County Fair concert, and even got Quinn the very first stamp on his passport as they explored northern Italy with the Italian fam in 2023.

Now, five years later, they live in Monticello (whoda thunk the Clinton Co. boy would cross county lines?!) with their two dogs, Ollie (4) and Opie (2), and their sassy cat Luna (2). When they aren't lounging on the couch or grilling on the back deck, you'll find them at "The Ranch" working on the cabin, kayaking, playing on the beach, or lighting things on fire. You'll also see them cruising in the Jeep, top off with dogs in tow, heading out on an adventure.

The running joke in their relationship is that, despite graduating from different high schools, Emily has hung out with more of Quinn's graduating class than he has, thanks to her early years living in Maquoketa. Since they first met, they have found many fun connections among their friends and family, which have now melded into one big, beautiful group who they can't wait to celebrate this momentous occasion with!

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