Zach Herman and Kelli Bednar of Mason City announce their engagement.

The bride is the daughter of Jon and Julie Bednar of Austin and granddaughter of Ben and Arlene Bednar of Austin. She is a graduate of Austin High School.

The groom is the son of Ted and Laurie Herman of Albert Lea and grandson of Ed Broderick Sr. of Sabula. He is a graduate of Albert Lea High School.

A July 22, 2017, wedding is planned at St. Olaf Church in Austin.