Jaxon Christopher Wangen

Nikki Heather and Chris Wangen of Albert Lea announce the birth of a son, Jaxon Christopher Wangen. Jaxon was born Sept. 4, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Health System of Albert Lea. He weighed 8 pounds and was 19 1/2 inches. He joins siblings Coltin, Nate, Caycee, Trevor and Alayna. Grandparents are Mike Portz of Glenville, Barb Heather of Lake Mills, Guy Wangen of Medford and Diana Wangen of Cerritos, Calif. Great-grandparents are Marvel and Leo Sipple of Blue Earth.

 

Charles Raymond Graeve

Kirk and Danette Graeve of Dallas Center, Iowa, announce the birth of a son, Charles Raymond Graeve. Charles was born Sept. 23, 2014,  in Des Moines, Iowa. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches. He joins siblings Eleanor, Leo and Lila. Grandparents are Mike and Alayna Rohne of Glenville and Phil and Harriett Graeve of Defiance, Iowa.