Birth announcement: Kountkofsky

Mickayla Close and Brandon Kountkofsky of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Hartlee Renee Kountkofsky, born February 2, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Cy (7), Alex (6), Ezra (4) and Jenavii (1).

Grandparents are Ray Close of McGregor and Cindy and Mike Fritz of Florida.