Welcome, Patrick!

   Ryan and Jennifer Schimmer of Centennial, Colorado, are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Patrick Ryan. Patrick was born on Sunday, February 18, 2007, at 9:11 a.m. at Exempla St. Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Patrick weighed 9 lbs., 2 oz. and was 20” long.
   His proud grandparents are Tom and Joyce Schimmer of Danbury and Ted and Betty Pennington of Bennett, Colorado. His great grandmothers are Florence Kapusta of Ravenna, Ohio, and Lucille Marek of Oxford Junction, Iowa.

Welcome, Camdyn!

   Ashley, Haley and Brett Meier are happy to announce the adoption of their new brother, 2 year old Camdyn Michael, on June 29, 2007. Camdyn is the son of Michael and Ann Meier of Sioux City.
   Camdyn’s grandparents are Dennis and Jeanne Meier of Danbury and Mary Helen and the late Terrance McElroy of Sioux City. Camdyn’s great grandmothers are Helen Meier of Danbury and Kathleen Osweiler of Pocahontas.

Welcome, Bailey!

   The family of Julie and Jeff Moreau of Sergeant Bluff grew on July 22, 2007, when Bailey Lynn was born. Bailey tipped the scales at 7lbs. 3oz. and was 20" long. She was welcomed home by her 2-year old brother, Jackson Lee.
   The children's grandparents are Dwight and Lois Moser of Mapleton, Peggy and John Semrad of Estherville, and Mark and DuAnn Moreau of Milford. Their great grandparents are Lucille Uhl of Mapleton, Don and Katie Moser of Danbury, and Vel Moreau of Estherville.

Welcome, Kennedy!

   Blake Heiman is proud to present his baby sister, Kennedy Faith. Kennedy was born on July 19, 2007, in Omaha, Nebraska. She weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and was 19" long.
   The children's parents are Tonya and Cory Heiman of Panora, Iowa. Their grandparents are Pat and the late Gary Brouillette of Danbury, and Linda and the late Gary Heiman of Ayrshire, Iowa. Their great grandparents are Ethel and Andy Schapmann of Tilden, Nebraska.

Welcome, Barry!

   Gabe and Jan Fries of Omaha are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, Barry Conway Fries. Barry was born on June 20th, 2007. He weighed 8 lbs 6 oz.
   Proud grandparents are Mike and Jean Barry of Danbury, and Kenny and Marla Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska. Barry’s great grandparents are Midge Barry of Danbury, Dorothy Zediker of Mapleton and Guy and Melba Fries of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Welcome, Cade!

   Jed and Brenda Dalton of Omaha, NE, are proud parents of 3 year old Ella and 2 month old Cade. Cade Michael was born on May 25, 2007. He weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz. and was 22 1/4" long.
   Proud grandparents are Mike and Jean Barry of Danbury, Jim and Lynette Dalton of Fort Dodge and the Late Charlene Dalton. Great grandparents are Midge Barry of Danbury, and Harold and Charlotte Mook of Arlington, TN.

Welcome, Allie!

   Amy Hutson and Jesse Lund of Battle Creek became the parents of a daughter, Allie Lynn, on August 12, 2007. She was born at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove and weighed 6 lbs., 3 1/2 oz. and was 19" long.
   Allie's grandparents are Jim and Debbie Hutson of Hudson, Ohio, and Larry and Susan Lund of Battle Creek. Her great grandparents are Robert and the late Sandra Bartholomew of Cleveland, Ohio; Lucille Hutson of Ravenna, Ohio; Laura Fitzpatrick of Danbury, and the late Dan Fitzpatrick of Mapleton.