Family

Robert Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating his 90th birthday April 2. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 21 East Main Street, Waukon, IA 52172.

Mick Geving Streicher, son of Brad and Emily Streicher of Edgewood, received the sacrament of Holy Baptism Sunday, February 2, 2025. Mick was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church in Edgewood by Pastor Mike Jackson, Pastor Neil Hofer and Pastor Kathy Rempe.

Godparents are Aaron and Sarah Prestemon of Dorchester, and Ethan Streicher of Waterloo and Maddy Streicher of Indianola. Mick wore a baptismal gown that was worn by his grandfather Dave Prestemon in 1958 and his great-grandfather James Prestemon in 1930.

Kelly and Cade Holub of Buckingham announce the birth of their son, Callaway Norman Holub, born February 20, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Waterloo. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Kayce Holub.

Grandparents are Robert and the late Nancy Wirkler of Waukon, the late Andrea Woehlk of Dysart, and Craig and Jeanne Holub of Buckingham.

Brandon and Eva Urmanski of rural Waterville announce the birth of their daughter, Eden Irene Urmanski, born March 13, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Ivy (6) and Lyla (3).

Pat Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday March 22. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 17 2nd St. NW #102, Waukon, IA 52172.

Savannah Wangsness and Mitchel Taake of Elkader announce the birth of their daughter, Wrenlee Ruth Taake, born March 5, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Pat Hansmeier of Waukon will be celebrating her 80th birthday March 22. In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 17 2nd St. NW #102, Waukon, IA 52172.

Ben and Faith Scott of Maynard announce the birth of their daughter, Mabel Elaine Scott, born February 17, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She joins a brother, Harlan Scott (1-1/2).

Grandparents are John and Meghan Palmer of Waukon and Mike and Kathleen Scott of Westgate. Great-grandparents are Becky Gesing, and Greg and Marlene Palmer, all of Waukon, and Wesley and Marlys Foster of Waverly. Great-great-grandparents are John and Sheryl Prestemon of Waukon.
 

Michael and Jordan Howe of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Ivory Rose Howe, born February 7, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Amelia Grace Howe (4) and Violet Reign Howe (2).

Grandparents are Kathy Hay and Bob Joachim of Waukon, Danny Howe of Waukon, Bette Manders of Marquette and Stacy Larsen of Waukon.

Kristian and Chad South of Decorah announce the birth of their son, Gatlin James South, born February 7, 2025 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Hayden South (15).

Grandparents are Tammie Barr, Mike Barr and  Melanie and Earl Brainard of Decorah. Great-grandparents are Orabel Ehrie and Herb Ehrie of Decorah, and Gloria and Larry South of Council Bluffs.