Romantic getaways include Chicago's Willis Tower, Mackinac Island in winter
The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com
Among the options is the Glass Sky Deck at the Willis Tower, 1353 feet above Chicago and site of 14 marriage proposals and eight wedding ceremonies last year. Share the kiss on the hotel's Facebook page or Twitter feed, or keep the smooch private and

Fashion a big part of Winter Dance Party
Mason City Globe Gazette
Noon-3 pm — KRIB Record Hop with Bob Hale, Surf Ballroom Lounge; admission free to ticket holders; $5 to general public. 2 pm — Wedding/vow renewal at the Surf Ballroom. Cake and champagne follows for those who want to get married or renew vows.

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The Cajun Groundhog predicts no more winter
WWL
T-Boy the nutria came out of a Kim Kardashian wedding cake today at the Audubon Zoo in front of dozens of children and adults. Zoo officials say T-Boy and Kardashian have gotten married and are celebrating their honeymoon in New Orleans.

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Chocolate sculptress' inspirations range from 'Metropolis' to robots
BurlingtonFreePress.com
Winter can get dreary but as I grow older I like to embrace it. There are some hibernal...- 4:06 pm Where has celeriac been all my life? I consider myself an adventurous eater, ready to try just...- 3:18 pm Where has celeriac been all my life?

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Lake police chief leads wedding vow renewal at Surf
Mason City Globe Gazette
About 10 couples renew their wedding vows Friday as part of the 2012 Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. CLEAR LAKE - Around 10 couples said "I do" again Friday afternoon at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake. Clear Lake Police Chief Greg

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