Category Archives: Births

Jim and Maria O'Dell of Ottumwa are the parents of twin daughters born Sept. 12, 2017. Hannah Leigh weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and measured 19.25 inches long. Abigail Fay weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Their siblings are: Titus-7, Andrew-6, and Rebecca-4. Grandparents are Bob and Lesa O'Dell of rural Reasnor...

Justin and Christa Vander Leest of Ankeny are the parents of a daughter, Rylee Jo, born Sept. 1, 2017. She weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. She has a sister, Maci, age 3 1/2; and a brother, Jace, age 2. Grandparents are Mary and Warren Vander Leest of Sully and Rick and...

Brent and Sarah Lowry of Searsboro announce the birth of their daughter, Finley Nichole, born Aug. 30, 2017. Finley weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Grandparents are Gary and Connie Lowry of Searsboro and Dale and Anita Studer of Creston. Great-grandmother is Rosemary Snyder of Wesley.  ...

On Aug. 29, 2017, Sydnie Noelle was born to Karl and Kristin Boender of Oskaloosa. She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Her big brother is Malaki, age 2.5 years.  On Aug. 29, 2017, Sydnie Noelle  was born to Karl and Kristin Boender of Oskaloosa. She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces...

Mark and Melinda Porter of Fairfield are the parents of twin baby girls born Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Clare Donna weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces and measured 17- l/2 inches long. Elyse Debra weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and measured 18-l/2 inches long. Their big brother is Carson, age 2. Grandparents are Morris and Debbie Jansen...

Mayer Laurelle McDonald was born Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. She weighed 8 pounds and measured 19 inches long. Her parents are Ryan and Ciara McDonald of Lynnville. Her sister is Salem, age 21 months. Grandparents are Mark and Melissa Doll of Lynnville, Debra Pinner of Asheville, NC, and Jim and Renee McDonald of Amsterdam, NY. Great-grandparents are...

Joel and Liz Harthoorn of Sully are the parents of a daughter, Grace Margery, born Aug. 21, 2017. She weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. Her brothers are Joah and Major, age 4; and Tre, age 2. Joel and Liz Harthoorn of Sully are the parents of a daughter, Grace Margery,...