Latham, Stroup engagement

Ashley Dawn Latham, Jeremiah Carl Stroup

Ashley Dawn Latham of Winona, Kan. and Jeremiah Carl Stroup of Benkelman announce their engagement and upcoming marriage.

Parents of the couple are Brad and Linda Latham of Winona and Steve and Julie Stroup of Benkelman.

The bride-to-be is a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelors of Art degree in information systems. She is employed at Lincoln Federal Savings Bank in Benkelman.

The prospective bridegroom has a Bachelor of Art degree in animal science from Fort Hays University and is a self-employed farmer/rancher in Benkelman.

The couple plan an April 12, 2008 wedding and reception in Colby, Kan.