Max Alexander Branecki was born Friday, May 7, 2010, to the proud parents of Chad and Tara Branecki, Elk Horn, Neb. and big brother Jack age 3. Max weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Ken and Laurie Velky, Toledo and Paul and Nancy Branecki, Omaha, Neb. Great grandpartents are Marcie Schmitt, Aurorea, Ill. and Jerome Velky, Clutier.

Ryan and Laura Ridout, Elberon announce the birth of their daughter, Scout LaRose Ridout, on May 6, 2010. She was born at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, Marshalltown.  She weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. 

Scout is proudly welcomed by her three sisters Paige, Cecilia, and Rylee. 

Grandparents are Skip and Rose Ridout, Montour and Jim and Dianne Wauters, Elberon. Great Grandparents are Lucille Wauters, Chelsea and Doris Sherman and Morris Biddle, Marshalltown.

Gavin Thomas Velky, son of Brian and JoDee Velky, West Des Moines, was born April 18, 2010. Little Gavin weighed 7 pounds 3 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Ken and Laurie Velky, Toledo, Don and Diane Schulz, Hudson. Great grandparents are Marci Schmitt, Aurora, Ill., Jerome Velky, Clutier, Winona Schulz, Garner and Marjorie Sorenson, Britt.