Leon and Cary Penning of Le Mars and Tim and Kitty Schneider of Cylinder announce the engagement of their children, Jill Marie Penning and Chad Nicholas Mescher of Des Moines.

The couple is planning an Oct. 14, 2006, wedding in Le Mars.

Jill is employed as a bridal consultant at Schaffer's in Des Moines. and Chad is employed with Tailgate Clothing in Ankeny.