Family

Shannon Christensen and Tyler O’Neill of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Mia Patrice O’Neill, born June 25, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and measured 18 inches in length at birth. She joins siblings, Adrick (16) and Maryah (8).
 

Riley and Patricia Bennis of Harpers Ferry announce the birth of their son, Grant Scott Bennis, born July 7, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 20 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a brother, Benjamin Bennis (2).

Grandparents are Scott and Barb Melcher of Harpers Ferry and Jeff and Deb Bennis of Arizona. Great-grandparents are Zenalou Bennis of Minnetonka, MN and Marlene Dittell of Arizona.

Jacob and Myriah Dougherty of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Sylvie Kathryn Dougherty, born July 8, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a sister, Elsie (2-1/2).

Grandparents are Dave and Brenda Dougherty of Waukon and Lee Groth of Decorah. Great-grandparents are Al and Connie Leiran, Janice Dougherty, and Joan Moody, all of Waukon, and Duane and Shirley Groth of Decorah.

Dayton and Catherine (Katey) (McGeough) Jones of Harpers Ferry are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary with a card shower. The couple married July 7, 1956 at St. Pius Cherry Mound Church in Harpers Ferry.

Their family includes children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In honor of the occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 622 Hwy 364 Road, Harpers Ferry, IA 52146.
 

The 66th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting and social time to follow.

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring food to share, their own table service, family pictures and stories. This year our story board recounts the tragic deaths of 1919 in the Upper Iowa River neighborhood. It was also the year of prohibition, so we will be serving 1919 root beer.

Jane Fransen of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday Saturday, July 11 from 1-3 p.m. at Lid’s Bar and Grill’s Ceili House, located at 1350 9th Street SW, Waukon.

If unable to attend, cards and well wishes may be sent to 20 3rd Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

The 66th annual reunion of the Bulman, Hartley and Beardmore families is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at the Community Center in Eitzen, MN. A potluck meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. with a meeting and social time to follow.

The five Bulman ancestors who came to America from Little Thetford, England in the 1850s were Thomas, George, William, John and their sister, Mary Bulman Sadler. All descendants of these early settlers are cordially invited to attend this reunion meal. Beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend are asked to bring food to share, their own table service, family pictures and stories. This year our story board recounts the tragic deaths of 1919 in the Upper Iowa River neighborhood. It was also the year of prohibition, so we will be serving 1919 root beer.

Jane Fransen of Waukon will be celebrating her 100th birthday Saturday, July 11 from 1-3 p.m. at Lid’s Bar and Grill’s Ceili House, located at 1350 9th Street SW, Waukon.

If unable to attend, cards and well wishes may be sent to 20 3rd Avenue SW, Waukon, IA 52172.

Lester and Waneta Yoder of rural Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Rose Anna Yoder, born June 17, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and measured 19-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Alvin and Betty Yoder and Joe and Orpha Hochstetler.

Ethan and Charity Bogan of West Union announce the birth of their son, David Emmett Bogan, born June 17, 2026 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins a sister, Elliana Bogan (2).

Grandparents are Eric and Arlene Murrell of Boise, ID and Roy and Kathleen Bogan of Decatur, IL. Great-grandparents are Gloria Nilo of Boise, ID and Bob and Joan Bogan of Hugoton, KS.