Star Date 09.20.2025
The first time Mary Wetjen — a retired music teacher from Williamsburg who also serves as our volunteer organist at church — told me her family name was “pretty well-known around here,” I didn’t realize just how true that was. The thing about small towns is that everyone seems connected in one way or another. Mary, it turns out, is connected to Iowa Hawkeye standout Kaden Wetjen, who once donated an autographed helmet and jersey for one of our most successful fundraisers ever.
Yesterday, Mary stopped by my day job to pick up supplies before heading out to watch the away game at Rutgers. With a smile, she predicted the Hawkeyes were going to crush it. Later, I heard she sent out a text challenge to friends: pledge a donation for every time Kaden found the end zone.
All I can say is — by now, the whole state of Iowa knows about this special teams sensation. And sure enough, about ten seconds into the game, Kaden delivered: a 104-yard punt return touchdown. The entire community of Williamsburg erupted with pride.
As my dad would often say, “You are world famous.” Kaden, that applies to you. And it applies to your cousin Mary, too. She has a gift for raising money like no other. Word is, they’re still tallying up the donations from her text challenge.
Take a look at the first play of last night’s game if you get the chance — it’s something special. Well done, Wetjen family. Your name is quickly becoming a household word in Iowa.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10
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