Mark and Susie Ruden of Le Mars and Emmett and Lucene Sitzmann of Kingsley announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Anna Ruden and Zachary Sitzmann.

The couple is planning a June 16, 2007, ceremony at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Le Mars. The reception will held at the Le Mars Convention Center.

Anna is a graduate of Gehlen Catholic High School and Briar Cliff University. She is employed with First Federal Bank in Sioux City.

Zachary is a graduate of Gehlen Catholic High Shool and Western Iowa Tech Community College. He is employed with Flatbed Services Inc., in Sioux City.