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High school sweethearts celebrate life on the farm

j.deyoung
Feb 14, 2020
Feb 14, 2020 Updated Feb 15, 2020

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MACEDONIA, Iowa — Bruce and Ruby Bentley look at each other and smile as they are asked about their wedding day. Their eyes meet as they offer advice for a long and successful marriage. They giggle when talking about their first kiss.

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Bruce and Ruby Bentley kissing — Photo by Jeff DeYoung

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