Jeff and Debbie Jones, Paola, and siblings, Vincent, Maximus and Grady, announce the birth of their daughter and sister, Ella Grace, born March 7, 2012, at Shawnee Mission Hospital in Kansas City. She weighed 7…

Kady and Zack McIntyre, Yates Center, announce the birth of a daughter, Zoey Malynn McIntyre, born Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Coffey County Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 20 inches long.…

Ken and Laura Heisler, Humboldt, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alana Heisler, to Benton Walker, Waterloo, Iowa, son of John and Ginna Walker of Waterloo. The couple are planning a June…

Windsor Place of Iola was the recent setting for the wedding of Brady Drury and Michelle VanNice. The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, Richard Manbeck.  Cheryl Manbeck, mother of the bride,…

Heath and Heather Curry, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Cade Glen, born Jan. 26, 2012, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21 inches…

Luke Morin and Kayla Korte, Moran, announce the birth of a son, Jace Arthur, born Feb. 13, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. He weighed 10 pounds, 8.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal…

Eugene and Marjorie Stephens, Kincaid, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the United Methodist Church in Kincaid. Eugene Stephens and Marjorie Moore were married…

Elizabeth Kay Toland, Iola, and Edward Bartlett Smith, of both Macon and LaGrange, Ga., are planning a May 27 wedding at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. The bride-elect is the daughter of Clyde and Nancy…

Scott and McKayla Haskins, Olathe, announce the birth of a son, Connor Jackson, born Jan. 12, 2012, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He weighed 3 pounds, 8 ounces and was 16 inches. Maternal grandparents…

Brandon and Lindzey Thomas, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Ty Raymond, born Jan. 19, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 3/4 inches long. Maternal grandparents…