Ian Vietze

Matthew Vietze and Amy Waits of Elk Mound, Wisconsin, announce the birth of a son, Ian Vietze. Ian was born Jan. 20, 2015, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches. Grandparents are Gordy and Sarah Vietze of Albert Lea and Steve and Vickie Waits of Tryon, Nebraska.

 

Harper Elsie Stern

Nate and Kim Stern of Wells announce the birth of a daughter, Harper Elsie Stern. Harper was born at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. She weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces and was    21 1/4 inches long. She joins sibling, Cayden. Grandparents are Jim and Marsha Haakensen of New Richland and Lyle and Sharen Stern of Wells. Great-grandparent is Florence Fredrickson of Mapleton.