Births

Taylor James Hagedorn (07/16/08)
__Taylor James Hagedorn__, son of Kelsey Hagedorn of Dickens, was born July 6, 2008. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Grandparents are Marlan Hagedorn of Dickens and Jennifer Hagedorn of Spencer.

Lydia Kristann Lors (07/16/08)
Lydia Kristann Lors was born in Des Moines on March 4. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her parents are Ben and Makila Lors of Cumming. She is welcomed home by her brother, Seth, and her sister, Danielle. Grandparents are Mark and Bernie Warren of Spencer, Tim and Ginny Lors of Pierre, S.D. and Mike Hallett of Des Moines...

Aiden Christopher Edward Payne (07/10/08)
Aiden Christopher Edward Payne, a 8 pound, 2 ounce boy was born to Timothy and Kristine Payne of Sioux Rapids on June 20, 2008. Grandparents are: Pamela and the late Gary Issacson of Sioux Rapids; Floyd Payne of Joplin, Mo.; and Kerianna Biggs of Haskell, Okla...

Mya Christine Hart (07/02/08)
Mya Christine Hart, daughter of Chris and Wanda Hart of Spencer, was born June 25, 2008. She weighed 8 pounds, 3.8 ounces. Grandparents are Wayne and Mary Schumacher of Whittemore, Iowa, Dalene Hart of Des Moines and Roy Hart of Webb. Mya was welcomed home by big brothers, Tyson, Cade and Tegen...

Jezra Thabo Lord Giddie (07/02/08)
Jezra Thabo Lord Giddie, son of Ann and Lord Giddie of Westmont, Ill., was born June 1, 2008. He weighed 5 pounds, 15.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Brad and Julie Braddock of Spencer and Kelebemang and the late Ntwakgolo Giddie of Botswana, Africa...

Avery Margaret Metcalf (06/26/08)
Avery Margaret Metcalf, daughter of Adam and Amy Metcalf of Dickens, was born June 18, 2008. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Grandparents are John and Dana Metcalf of Dickens and Steve and Carla Kunz of Granger. Great-grandparents are Chuck and Betty Willison of Milford...

Mia Elizabeth Schwartz (06/26/08)
Mia Elizabeth Schwartz turned one on June 21. She is the daughter of Doctors Courtney and Doug Schwartz of Spencer. Mia's sister is Sydney Schwartz. Grandparents are Gary and Kathie Halverson, also of Spencer; and great-grandparents, Junior and Barbara Halverson of Sioux City...

Celeste LeeAnn DeVos (06/11/08)
Celeste LeeAnn DeVos, daughter of Josh and Nichole DeVos of Spencer, was born May 13, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Gordie and Jan St. Aubin in Russell, Minn. and Jim and Wynne DeVos of Estherville. Celeste was welcomed home by big brother, Camden...

Emilia Faith Bloomquist (06/11/08)
Emilia Faith Bloomquist, born June 3, 2008, at Stewart Memorial Hospital, Lake City, to Paul and Kelli Bloomquist of Manson. Emilia weighed 8 lb. 2 oz and was 20 inches long. Emilia joins big sister, Grace, 2, at home. Grandparents are Dennis and Linda Linn, Spencer, and Ann and the late Marlan Bloomquist, Dayton. ...

Korah Jo Robinson (06/04/08)
Korah Jo Robinson was born April 28, 2008, to Kristen and Jason Robinson of Forsyth, Ill. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. Korah's grandparents are Russ and Sheri (Scheiber) Hotz of Mount Vernon, Iowa; Debi Hopkins of Seneca, Ill.; and Don and Jolene Robinson of Marseilles, Ill...

Lucas Michael Homan (05/14/08)
__Lucas Michael Homan__, son of Eric and Jennifer Homan of San Rafael, Calif., was born April 4, 2008. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Mike and Jan Homan of Spencer and Lou and Jeanine Blanchet of Staunton, Virginia.

Archer Richard Homan (05/14/08)
__Archer Richard Homan__, son of Jeff and Justina Homan of Bozeman, Montana, was born March 24, 2008. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Grandparents are Mike and Jan Homan of Spencer and the late Richard Shape of Rapid City, S.D.

Ava Ruth Welle (05/07/08)
Ava Ruth Welle, daughter of Jerry and Brandy Welle of Milford, was born April 22, 2008. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Jerry and Roseann Welle, Jim and Kim Kleinhesselink, Larry and Christy Dowson, and Charlotte Pixler. Ava was welcomed home by big sisters, Jessica and Erika...

Holly Marie Hinderk (05/07/08)
__Holly Marie Hinderks__, daughter of Jon and Tara Hinderks of Spencer, was born April 30, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds, 10.5 ounces. Holly was welcomed home by big brother, Kade.

Ava Kalynn Schroer (04/24/08)
Matt and Ann Schroer of Spencer are the new parents of a daughter, Ava Kalynn Schroer. She was born April 19, 2008, and weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces.

Mia Marie Engelhart (04/24/08)
Mia Marie Engelhart, daughter of Denise Engelhart of Ruthven, was born April 20, 2008. She weighed 6 pounds, 11.9 ounces. Grandparents are Mary Engelhart of Ruthven and Denis Engelhart of Storm Lake.

Callie Kaye Radigan (04/23/08)
Callie Kaye Radigan, daughter of Molly and Todd Radigan of Vermillion, S.D., was born April 9, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds. Grandparents are Mark and Susan Wedel of Spencer, Jeff and Carron Radigan, and Bonnie Radigan, all of Vermillion, S.D.

Nevaeh Jalene Brauhn (04/16/08)
Steve and Rish Brauhn of Sioux Rapids are the proud parents of a new daughter, Nevaeh Jalene Brauhn. She was born April 10, 2008, and weighed 8 pounds.

Hailey Marie Johnson (04/16/08)
Hailey Marie Johnson, daughter of Chase Johnson and Jessie Beck of Spencer, was born April 9, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds. Grandparents are Time and JoLynn Vos of Spencer and Mike and Debbie Johnson of Denver.

Peyton Brianna Kies (04/16/08)
Peyton Brianna Kies, daughter of Kevin and Heidi Kies of Spencer, was born April 8, 2008. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Grandparents are Ken and Carol Kies of Newell, and Allan and Dona Glienke of Alta.