Announcements

Steve and Rita Porzio, Kincaid, and Greg and Jackie McIntyre, Iola, announce the engagement of their children, Kady Porzio, Kincaid, and Zack McIntyre, Iola.The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Crest High School and is…

Robert and Roberta West, Colony, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 24.Robert West and Roberta McGhee were married April 24, 1946, in Le Roy.He is a retired farmer and a World War II…

Steve and Adelina Holloway, Gas, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a 5 p.m. reception April 16 at the Allen County Country Club.Steve Holloway and Adlina Perez were married April 16, 1961, at Trinity…

Destiny and Jeremy Young, Baldwin City, announce the birth of a son, Jackson Dean, born March 21, 2011, at Olathe Medical Center. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounce and was 17 3/4 inches long.Maternal grandmother…

Brett and Briana Curry, Iola, announce the birth of a daughter, Kashyn Elizabeth, born March 25, 2011, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 18 1/4 inches long. She joins…

Heath and Jenny Ellis, Iola, announce the birth of a daughter, Brynna Joann, born March 23, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 1/2…

Curtis and Mary Barnett, Iola, announce the birth of a daughter, Kiptyn Brooke, born March 14, 2011, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches…

Donald and Shirley Steward, Springfield, Mo., will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.Donald L. Stewart and Shirley J. Beaman were married April 7, 1951, in Nevada Mo.Three children were born to the couple, Ken…

Michael and Kim Boeken, Iola, announce the birth of a son, Lucas, born March 2, 2011, at Allen County Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 10.7 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long. He joins a…

William and Kathryn Barnes will gather together with their family on Saturday afternoon to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.William P. Barnes and Kathryn M. Peterson were married March 16, 1961 at the home of Jessie…