Laura Dillavou and Joshua Sprague, both of Des Moines, will be married at 4 p.m. Oct. 4, 2014, in Ames, Iowa, in a double ring ceremony. The Rev. Jaime Paca will officiate. A reception will follow at Iowa State University and the wedding trip will be to St. Lucia.

Laura is the daughter of Earl and Pat Dillavou of Glenville.

Joshua is the son of Jerry Sprague and Jane Foth of Osage. He is the grandson of Mary Sprague of Charles City, Iowa.

The bride received her bachelor’s degree in English and mass communications from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, and her master’s degree in mass communications and journalism from Iowa State University in Ames. She is the director of communications for Johnston Community School District in Johnston, Iowa.

The groom received his bachelor’s degree in logistics and supply chain management from Iowa State University in Ames. He is a first lieutenant in the Iowa Army National Guard and is also employed by Telligen.