Diederich, McConnell Stephen and Marilyn Diederich of Oberlin, Kan., are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter, Brandi Rose Diederich, to Evan Hunter McConnell, son of Debbon Fahnholz of Chadron, Neb., and David McConnell, Central City, Neb...

60th anniversary  The family of Ron and Donna Sis of McCook are hosting a card shower in celebration of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Dec. 29, 1958, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kan. Ron and Donna’s family are Mike (Cathy), Melanie (the late Lee Don), Melissa (Keith), Marty (Denise), Mitchell (Dee), and Marshell (Tracey). The couple also has 24 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. ...

50th anniversary Paul and Pat Schaffert of Indianola, Neb., are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 71495 Road 397, Indianola, NE 69034.

Rylee Anne Robb William and Jessica Robb of Chinook, Mont., announce the birth of their daughter, Rylee Anne Robb, born Dec. 8, 2018, at Havre, Mont. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She has one brother, Braxton, 2. Grandparents are Terry and Lisa Einspahr of McCook, Neb., and Bill and Donna Robb of Overton, Neb. Great-grandparents are Sharon Koetter and late Bernard Koetter, Marty Einspahr and late Bob Einspahr, Vern and Jan Parker and the late Clifford and Noni Robb...

Briella Bailee Bauer Jacob and Rebecca (McArthur) Bauer of Lincoln, Neb., announce the birth of their daughter, Briella Bailee Bauer, who was born May 5, 2018, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. ...

McKenzie Rae Dack Keenan and Crystal Dack of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, McKenzie Rae Dack, born Nov. 27, 2018, at Community Hospital of McCook. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches long. She has one sister Madison, 5. ...

Landon Oliver Peterson Tristan and Wyatt Peterson of Denver, Colo., announce the birth of their son, Landon Oliver Peterson, who was born Nov. 24, 2018, at Rose Medical Center in Denver. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Grandparents are Kevin and Tami Darling of McCook, Neb., and Mark and Leora Peterson of Gretna, Neb. ...

85th birthday The family of Roger Wilson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. He was born in Red Cloud, Neb., in 1934. His family includes his wife, Marjorie Wilson; children, Kim Conroy and husband, Jim Conroy of Papillion, Neb., Mike Wilson of Indianola, Neb., and Don Wilson of McCook; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Ardith Stute of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. She was born in 1929 near Wauneta, Neb. Her family includes daughters, Gwendolyn (Mickey) Brunkhorst, the late Janice (Terry) Buss and Donna (Jim) Hall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 606 East F Street, McCook, NE  69001...

70th birthday The family of Larry Stoney of Herndon, Kan., is hosting a card shower and reception in honor of his 70th birthday on Jan. 18, 2019. He was born in 1949 in Lincoln, Neb. A come-and-go reception is Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. ...

80th birthday The family of Roger Zink of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. He was born in McCook, Neb., in 1949 and has farmed north of Indianola his entire life. He is a member of United Methodist Church in Indianola. ...