Parents of the couple are Clark and Dawna Bates and Rob and Cherri Putz, all of McCook.
The bride-to-be is currently completing her Master's degree in community counseling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and will complete internship in Omaha.
The prospective bridegroom is completing a degree in Secondary Education with an endorsement in history at Grace University in Omaha.
An Aug. 2, 2008, ceremony is planned at the McCook Christian Church.
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