Couple plans July 3 wedding

Mrs. J.D. Muench, Scott City, announces the engagement of her daughter, Julie Marie, to Ryan Dawson, Waverly, son of Rita Dawson, Lebo, and the late Michael Dawson.

Julie is also the daughter of the late J.D. Muench.

Ryan is the grandson of Ruea Thurston,  Cottonwood Falls.

Julie is a 2003 graduate of Scott Community High School and a 2007 graduate of Kansas State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in secondary education. She is completing her master’s degree in special education at Ft. Hays State University. She is employed as a special education teacher with the Butler County Special Education Cooperative at Flinthills Schools, Rosalia. 

Ryan is a 2002 graduate of Lebo High School and a 2005 graduate of Kansas State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science business. He is engaged in cattle production and farming. 

The couple is planning a July 3 wedding at the First United Methodist Church, Scott City.

Randy and Teresa Sowers, Scott City, announce the engagement of their son, Wade Randall, to Jill Marie Bauer, daughter of Chris and Joan Bauer, Enid, Okla.

The bride-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Enid High School and a 2004 graduate of Oklahoma State University, earning a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She is also a 2009 graduate of Ft. Hays State University, earning a master’s degree in elementary education.

Jill is currently employed as a teacher at Garfield Elementary School, Garden City. 

The prospective groom is a 1997 graduate of Scott Community High School and attended Kansas State University. He is currently employed by Wells and Sowers Hay Grinding, Scott City. 

The couple is planning a May 1 wedding at Trinity Lutheran Church, Garden City.