Family

Cody and Chanice Larson of McGregor announce the birth of their son, Bowen Brooks Larson, born October 25, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Darren and Jo Larson of McGregor and Cory and Candace Drahn of Farmersburg. Great-grandparents are Harry and Dorene Larson of McGregor, Nell Preuss of Postville, Jeff and Betty Heins of Luana, and Mary Drahn and Dennis Baumgartner of Monona. Great-great-grandparents are Dorothy Heins and Roger and Virginia Drahn, all of Monona.
 

Brad and Linda Winkie, parents of the bride-to-be, and Jim and Michele Wood, parents of the groom-to-be, wish to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Michelle Winkie and Taylor Wood.  The wedding will be held November 2, 2019 in Waukon with a dance to follow at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The bride-to-be is a 2014 graduate of Waukon High School and a 2017 graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Agricultural Business. She is employed at Waukon Feed Ranch.

The groom-to-be is a 2008 graduate of Waukon High School and is employed at Conway Dairy Farm in rural Lansing. The couple also operates their own farm raising beef cattle and crops.

Natasha and Steve Wilkes of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Bristol Faith Wilkes, born October 22, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. She weighed 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Brooklyn (10), Lillianna (7) and Landon (6).

Grandparents are Dave and Gwen Meyer of Houston, MN and Charlet (John) Wilkes of Waukon. Phyllis (Larry) Duxbury of Caledonia, MN is a great-grandparent.

Natasha (Leiran) and Brett Schultz of Cedar Rapids announce the birth of their daughter, Savannah Jean Schultz, born September 8, 2019 in Cedar Rapids. She weighed 9 lbs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Larre and Brenda Leiran and Rob and Sue Schultz. Great-grandparents are Marjean Fahey, Jim and Cheryl Fahey and Alice DeSotel.

Alicia Hirth and Josh Smith of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Brandt Alan Smith, born at 2:52 a.m. October 6, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents  are Wayne and Diane Hirth of Waukon and Dawn Smith and the late Eric Smith of Waterville. Great-grandparents are Doris and the late Bob Eglseder, Lollie and the late Gary Hirth, all of Waukon, and Aldean Dietrich of Frankville.

Brittney and Seth Clarke of North Liberty announce the birth of their daughter, Lucy Maria Clarke, born July 19, 2019 in Cedar Rapids. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins siblings, Ida (4) and Elon (2).

Grandparents are Jim and Patty Clarke of Waukon, Ralph and Yvonne Savoy of Cedar Rapids and Maria and Jeff Rea of Plymouth, MI.

Elizabeth Dietrich and Roger Stovey of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Waylynn Joan Stovey, born October 22, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Cason (5).

Grandparents are Todd and the late Joan Dietrich of Waukon, Michelle Stovey of Harpers Ferry and Roger and Maria Stovey of Prairie du Chien, WI. Great-grandparents are Sharon Brown of Waukon, Wanda Barker of Waukon, Aldean Dietrich of Frankville and Silvia Gilberts of Prairie du Chien, WI.

Leeta and Scott Votsmier of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Henley Leann Votsmier, born September 16, 2019 at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. She weighed 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Dan and Jane Sivesind and Chuck and Lois Votsmier, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Frank and Carol Sivesind of Waukon.

Winter Manning and Randy Merten II of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Sabrina Rose Merten, born October 11, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. and measured 21-1/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Claire (3) and Sophia (2).

Grandparents are Andrea Mueller of Lansing, Sylviane Teter and Daniel Manning of Prairie du Chien, WI and Tammy Merten of Sierra Vista, AZ. Great-grandparents are Carmen Lee of Lansing, George and Laurie Manning of Lansing and Patty and Gene Burroughs of Dorchester.

Jamie and Alyssa Lier of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, MaKenna Joanne Lier, born October 16, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins sisters, Aria (6) and Kynlee (1).

Grandparents are Mark and Mary Verthein of Waukon and Randy and the late Joanne Lier of Waterville. Great-grandparents are Wilma Verthein of Waukon and Theresa Helgeson of Freeport.