Erica Elaine McDougall and Joshua Paul Wilson of Estherville, Iowa, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Parents of the couple are Shayne and Helena McDougall and Craig and Connie Hoffman of Le Mars, Iowa, and Greg and Paula Wilson of Albert Lea.

The couple is planning a 4 p.m. ceremony on Jan. 15, 2011, at the Le Mars United Methodist Church. The reception and dance will follow at the Willow Creek Country Club.

Erica is a 2006 graduate of Le Mars Community High School and received her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University in 2010. She is currently employed with the Armstrong-Ringsted school district.

Joshua is a 2005 graduate of Albert Lea High School and graduated from Hy-Vee’s management trainee program. He is currently employed as a kitchen manager with Hy-Vee Foods in Estherville, Iowa.