Rebecca Ruden, daughter of Mark and Susie Ruden of Le Mars and Daniel Pick, son of Dave and Mary Ann Pick of Merrill, announce their engagement and approaching wedding.

The couple is planning a Dec. 30 2006, wedding at St. James Catholic Church in Le Mars.

Rebecca graduated from Gehlen Catholic High School and Buena Vista Universtiy and now teaches at Blessed Sacrament School in Sioux City.

Danny graduated from Le Mars Community High School and Briar Cliff University and now is a sub-contractor and farmer.