(KLZA)-- A spokesperson for the Falls City Cobblestone grand marshal committee has announced that the committee has selected community leaders Randy and Lori Gottula as grand marshals for the 2021 parade. The parade is on August 14th at 11:00 a.m.

The Gottulas, who have organized the parade for 24 years, will still be

directing this one, but will take time away at 11:00 a.m., to lead the parade. The grand marshal honor is given to an individual or couple that has given substantially to the betterment of the Falls City community.

The Gottulas owned and operated the Hinky Dinky/SunMart grocery store in Falls City 
for 23 years, employing 14 full-time people, and scores of part-timers each year, including high 
school and college students. They also initiated the Support Our Schools program, through which
the store donated tens of thousands of dollars to area schools.

Randy has also worked part-time as a play-by-play announcer for KTNC and Sunny 101.3, and on August 27th will begin his 50th season behind a microphone. When he isn’t  working a game, he can be found on the sidelines, taking pictures that he gives to kids and their schools.

Lori often does the same thing. She attends games and takes pictures, giving them away 
to the students. In addition, writes freelance feature articles for the local paper, and has been involved in the community in numerous other ways. Other than directing the Cobblestone 
parade each year, she has served as the Chamber of Commerce president, secretary of the 
Country Club board of directors, President of the ladies golf association, and even directed two high school musicals when the couple’s daughter, Cassie, was in school.

The Gottulas lived in Falls City for 31 years, and just last month retired to their family 
farm so they could spend more time with their three kids and five grandchildren.

As Don Hogue stated in his nomination letter, “The Gottulas deserve this award and will 
be humbled by the offer.” Congratulations, Randy and Lori Gottula.