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Kate & Jarrod

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Kate Stumbo

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Jarrod Byerly

March 28, 2026

Ankeny, IA
157 days157 d18 hours18 h20 minutes20 min56 seconds56 s

Our Story

Love in a time of COVID

Meet Jarrod & Kate Jarrod grew up in Fayette, IA and now works as a Product Success Manager for Workiva in Ames, helping customers and teams make the most out of their platform. I'm into all things Marvel, building LEGO sets, BBQing, biking, movies, gaming, golfing, craft drinks, and pro wrestling. Kate is from Ogden, IA and works as a Care Coordinator at Childserve in Johnston, helping care for the amazing kids at her facility. Her hobbies include quilting, trivia, true crime shows, tropical vacations, knitting, and snuggling our dog, Regis—when he’s in the mood. How We Met Like many pandemic-era couples, we took a chance on dating apps when things started reopening. We matched on Bumble and messaged back and forth for a couple of weeks before meeting in person at Peace Tree Brewing in Des Moines. Over drinks on the patio, we chatted about hobbies and found an easy connection. Kate had to work early the next day, so it was an early night—but the start of something special. From Dates to Milestones Since then, we’ve built a life around shared interests and fun adventures. From trivia nights and movie dates to trying new restaurants and cooking together at home, we love spending time in each other’s world. We’ve traveled to Cancun (my first all-inclusive resort) during the 2023 Superbowl, so you know I was in love. We also have had travels to Lake Okoboji and exploring all of Michigan including Mackinac Island with Kate’s family. In August 2023, Kate and Regis officially moved in with Jarrod. Regis was skeptical at first, but he’s slowly come around—he is a very spoiled pup, after all. We also went camping for the first time recently... Regis was not a fan. The Proposal On January 2, 2025, while our Christmas decorations were still up, we were getting ready for dinner at 801 Chophouse. I casually said, “Looks like there’s a gift under the tree you missed!” As Kate turned the corner, she found me down on one knee, ring in hand, under the glowing lights. She said yes—followed quickly by “Finally!” Looking Ahead Since then, we’ve shared the excitement with friends and family, taken a magical Disney trip (my first!), and started planning our big day. We can’t wait to celebrate our wedding on March 28, 2026 at The District Venue in Ankeny. Most of all, we’re looking forward to being surrounded by all the people who mean the most to us.

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