Jarred Hanson and Tara Simon of Ellendale announce their engagement.

The bride is the daughter of Timothy and Shelly Simon of Ellendale. She is a 2013 graduate of NRHEG High School and a 2017 graduate of Iowa State University, where she majored in animal science.

The groom is the son of Darren and Christine Hanson of Ellendale. He is a 2013 graduate of NRHEG High School and a 2015 graduate of Riverland Community College, where he majored in construction electrician. He is a construction electrician at Viracon.

A Sept. 27, 2017, wedding is planned in Albert Lea.