Brandon and Jennifer Jones, Yates Center, announce the birth of a son, Derek Arthur, born Sept. 2, 2011, at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington. He weighed 8 pounds and 1/2 ounce and was 21 inches…

Dale and Sue Jackson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Gabrielle Jackson, to Brian James Vogel, son of John and Deanna Vogel. Elizabeth and Brian are planning an October wedding.

Rhi Hess and Jeff Jordan, Iola, announce the birth of a daughter, Piper Jo Ann Jordan, born Aug. 28, 2011, in Iola.Piper weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.She has one…

Linda Brunetti, Iola, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loffswold Jr., Girard, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ean Rachel Loffswold, to Bill Ellis Nicaise, son of Willard Nicaise, Frontenac, and Carrie Tustin,…

Tom and Margo Williams, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashley Nichole Williams, to Don Ralph Smith II, Bentley, son of Don Smith, Memphis, Tenn., and Lori Morris, Waterloo, Iowa.The bride-elect…

Walter and Iva Stotler, Moran, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at a reception at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at the North Community Building in Iola. Supper and cake will be served followed by a…

Angela Marie Peine and Justin Charles Luedke were united in marriage at 7 p.m. on July 29.Peine’s son, Clayton, walked her down the aisle and gave her in marriage. Luedke’s son, Dalton, served as best…

Luke Yocham and Ashley Sinclair, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Bryson Ray, born Aug. 22, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21…

Chuck and Michelle Franklin, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Maddux Julius, born Aug. 22, 2011, at Allen County Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. He joins siblings,…

Olive Elizabeth Krug came into the world at 2:27 p.m. Aug. 24, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Olive is the daughter of Louise and Nick Krug, Lawrence.She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.Susan Lynn…