Family

Carole Alderdyce of Iowa City will be celebrating her 90th birthday November 22.

In honor of this milestone birthday, cards and well wishes may be sent to her at 21 Camborne Circle, Iowa City, IA 52245.

Hallie Jane Hays and Joe Mason Hays of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Xaynder Morgan Hays, born November 1, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 20.3 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Amy Marie Dickerson of Waukon is a grandparent. Great-grandparents are Brenda and Rick Dickerson of Waukon.

Taylor and Michelle Wood of Lansing announce the birth of their daughter, Clara Jane Wood, born November 3, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and measured 19-3/4 inches in length at the time of her birth. She joins a brother, Hudson (3).

Grandparents are Brad and Linda Winkie and Jim and Michele Wood, all of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Larry and JoAnn Gelo, Julie Wood, and John and Sharon Wood, all of Waukon.
 

Shmuel and Chaya Raices of Postville announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Raices, born October 31, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 7 lbs. 2 ozs. at the time of her birth.

Tom and Mary (Teeling) Mellick of Waukon are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple married October 24, 1959 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon.

Their children are Dave of Waukon, Lisa (Tom) Buege of Waverly, Rick of La Crosse, WI, Clark (Sheila) of Waukon, Todd (Mari) of Hastings, MN, Tommy (Laura) of Waukon, Scott (Angie) of Stillwater, MN, and Craig of Waukon. They also have 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

The couple is planning a family dinner in celebration of their wedding anniversary. In honor of the milestone occasion, cards and well wishes may be sent to 114 12th Street NW, Waukon, IA 52172.
 

Adam and Morgan Walther of Waukon announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Grace Walther, born October 11, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. She weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 21-1/2 inches in length at the time of her birth.

Grandparents are Randy and Kathy Van Ruler of Waukon, Tammy Walther of Harpers Ferry and the late Brett Walther. Great-grandparents are Howard and Dorothy Van Ruler of Waukon, Dale and Joann Meiners of Eitzen, MN, Ron Holmlund of Denver, and Robert Walther of Eldora.

Andrew and Amanda Schulte of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Sawyer Andrew Schulte, born October 9, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and measured 20-1/2 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Gavin (9), Iris (7) and Fletcher (5).

Grandparents are Keith and Patrice Schulte of Waukon, Wayne and Jane Byrnes of Waukon, and Jim and Barb Johnson of Harpers Ferry. Dennis Byrnes of Waukon is a great-grandparent.
 

Micah and Serene Porter of Coggon announce the birth of their son, Sean Edward Porter, born October 12, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 10 lbs. 7 ozs. and measured 23 inches in length at the time of his birth.

Grandparents are Randy Porter of Coggon and Troy and Christina Edwards of Independence. Great-grandparents are Jim Hunt of Burkeburnett, TX and Rus and Penny Porter of Alburnett.

Chris Simmons and Emily Iseli of Waukon announce the birth of their son, Neil Robert Simmons, born October 14, 2024 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and measured 21 inches in length at the time of his birth. He joins siblings, Karsyn Simmons (11), KaydahLynn Simmons (10) and Karvyr Simmons (7).

Grandparents are John and Shelly Lydon of Waukon, Scott and Valorie Simmons of Staunton, VA and Laura and Gary Iseli of Waukon. Great-grandparents are Neil and Sandy Bresnahan of Waukon, Thelma and Lee Simmons of Bethesda, MD, Robert Iseli of Waukon, and Roger and Sheri  Peterson of Waukon.
 

Lyle and Cindy (Flage) Leikvold of Waukon will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple married October 12, 1974 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon.

Their children are Kerri (Chris) Gibbs of Waterville and Todd (Brianne) Leikvold of Dorchester. They have seven grandchildren including Kaylee, Kiersten and Kendra Gibbs, and Gannon, Kellen, Piper and Irelynn Leikvold.

The couple is planning to celebrate the occasion with a family trip to Florida in January.