Leora Lo’Ren Neely

Joey Neely and Brianna Meyer announce the birth of a daughter, Leora Lo’Ren Neely. Leora was born Aug. 12, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Albert Lea. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches. Grandparents are Candy and Bob Neely of Albert Lea and Dale and Danette Meyer of Albert Lea. Great-grandparent is Renata LeBarron of Albert Lea.

 

Landon Thomas Bakkedahl

Thomas and Elizabeth Bakkedahl of Walters announce the birth of a son, Landon Thomas Bakkedahl. Landon was born Sept. 12, 2014, in Albert Lea. He joins siblings Madelyn and Molly. Grandparents are Joyce and Jett Bakkedahl of Hayfield and Mary Martin of Brainerd. Great-grandparents are Millie Holtan of Hayfield, Doris and Vern Cole of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Marilyn Cincoski of Minneapolis.

 

Avery Randall Charles

Brent and Amber Charles of Clarksville, Ind., announce the birth of a son, Avery Randall Charles. Avery was born Sept. 17, 2014. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and joins brother, Kalob, and sisters Briana and Sydney. Grandparents are Dr. Mark and Laurie Allen. Great-grandparents are Helen Allen of Albert Lea and the late Dean Allen.

 

Kaia Psalm Simmons

Dr. April and Jeff Simmons of New Albany, Ind., announce the birth of a daughter, Kaia Psalm Simmons. Kaia was born Sept. 18, 2014. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and joins sister, Shiloh. Grandparents are Dr. Mark and Laurie Allen of Clarksville, Ind. Great-grandparents are Helen Allen of Albert Lea and the late Dean Allen.