Michael and Jolene Piper, of Osage, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Joella Lucille Piper, on June 17, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Joella weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 22 inches long.

Grandparents are Laurie Swearingen, of Britt, Iowa, Scott Paulson, of Emmons, Susan Meyer, of Clear Lake, Iowa, and the late Chris Piper, of Hampton, Iowa. Great-grandparents are Jan Charlson and the late Larry Charlson, of Thompson, Iowa, Carl and Barb Paulson, of Emmons, David and Joanne Meyer, of Post Falls, Idaho, and the late Sharon Meyer, Jack and Grace Piper, of Mason City, Iowa.

Tasha and Eric Kilen, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a son, Keegan Eric Kilen, on Aug. 15, 2011, in Albert Lea. Keegan weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. He joins a brother, Logan.

Grandparents are Karee and Joe Ranniger, of New Richland, Sandy Kilen of Emmons, James Kilen, of Mitchell S.D. Great-grandparents are Betty and Joe McShane, of Waseca.

Dan and Ruby Tufte, of Albert Lea, announce the birth of a daughter, Isabelle Betty Tufte, on Aug. 13, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Isabelle weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a sister, Gabrielle Maria Tufte.

Grandparents are Chuch and Vicky Tufte, of Hayward, Cruz and Josie Torres, of Austin. Great-grandparents are Betty Tufte, of Hayward, and Marlys Clark, of Austin.

Christopher Schmidt and Amanda Braund announce the birth of a son, Marshall Allen Schmidt, on Aug. 21, 2011, in Albert Lea. Marshall weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and was 21 inches long.

Grandparents are Tammy Ashton and Ben Dolsen, of Alden, the late Vern Braund, Amy Schmidt, of Albert Lea, and Mike and Karen Shaffer, of Wells.

Ethan and Stephanie Berg, of Otley, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Addison Charlotte Berg, at Knoxville Hospital, Knoxville, Iowa. Addison weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Grandparents are Randy and Gayle Sternberg, of Albert Lea, and Jim and Jill Berg, of Albert Lea. Great-grandparents are Clarence and RaMona Niemeier, of St. James, Charlotte Sternberg, of St. James, Laura Froning, of Albert Lea, and Ruth Berg, of Albert Lea.

Lacey and Jason Koopal, of Hartland, announce the birth of a daughtr, Crissa Jae Koopal, on Aug. 12, 2011, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Crissa weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces and was 22 inches long. She joins siblings: Brady James and Caralee Rose.

Grandparents are Sammy Koopal, of Lyle, and Laura Frederick, of Hartland.

Dawn and Jason Richling, of Fairfax, Va., announce the birth of a daughter, Sophie Anne, on Aug. 4, 2011. Sophie weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. She joins a sister, Eva Marie.

Grandparents are Steven and Doris Guenthner, of Albert Lea, and William and Ruth Richling, of Denver, Colo.

Wayne and Rhianna Iverson, of Shakopee, announce the birth of their son, Colton Wayne Iverson. He was born at St. Francis Hospital in Shakopee on at 10:25 a.m. July 18, 2011. Colton weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Colton joins a brother, Wyatt Scott, 2 years old.

Grandparents are Tim and Laurie Kasper, of Albert Lea, Scott and Pam Tovar, of Albert Lea, and Glen and Carol Iverson, of Goodridge. Great-grandparents are JoAnn and the late Lloyd Palmer, of Albert Lea, Ray and Alvina Tovar, of Albert Lea, Howard and Goldie Lamberson, of Warren, Mark and Do Kasper, of Owatonna, and Marion and the late Berton Follmuth, of Glenville. Great-great-grandparents are Juanita and the late Clayton Palmer, of Albert Lea.