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…

Mike and Cherie Folk, Satanta, and Terry and Cheryl Sparks, Iola, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Aubrey Folk and Shawn Sparks, both of Lawrence. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of…

Shannan and Eddie D. Henderson, Humboldt, announce the birth of a daughter, Lois Gean, born on Jan. 20, 2012, at Allen County Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces and was 18 inches long. She…