Julie Simons of Marcus and Paul and Jane Busch of Marcus announce the engagement of their children, Nicole Simons and Andy Busch.

The couple is planning a Sept. 10, 2005, wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church in Marcus.

Nicole is a 1998 graduate of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and a 2002 graduate of Morningside College. She is employed as a loan assistant at American Bank in Le Mars.

Andy is a 1997 graduate of Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn High School and a 1998 graduate of Iowa Lakes Community College. He is employed with Busch Construction in Marcus.