Paul and Stephanie (Hines) Marlin of Dunlap, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Mya Marie Marlin, on March 28, 2013, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. Mya weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Charles and Diane Marlin of Albert Lea and Merle and LaVonne Hines of Marshalltown, Iowa.

Great-grandmother is Marvel Beiser of Albert Lea.

 

Michael and Jolene Piper of Lake Mills, announce the birth of a daughter, Claire Monroe Piper, on March 16, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Claire weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long. She joins sibling Joella Piper.

Grandparents are Laurie Swearingen of Britt, Iowa, Scott Paulson of Emmons, Susan Meyer of Mason City, and the late Chris Piper.

Great-grandparents are Jan Charlson and the late Larry Charlson of Thompson, Iowa, Carl and Barb Paulson of Emmons, David and Joanne Meyer of Coeur d’ Alene, Ind., and the late Sharon Meyer and Jack and Grace Piper of Mason City.

 

Brandon and Megan Peterson of Albert Lea announce the birth of a daughter, Emmalee Gabrielle Alaira Peterson, on April 13, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. Emmalee weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. She joins sibling Bailey Jean.

Grandparents are Kathy Hanson, Julie and Chad Hammer and Rodney Peterson.

Great-grandparents are Donna Cochran, Don Hanson, Merle and Darlene Andresen and Kent and Dee Peterson.