Ryan Howell and Karla Krones are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Karla is the daughter of Larry and Karen Krones of Austin and Ryan is the son of Louaine and Bill Karkow of Manchester, Iowa, and Steve and Alfie Howell of Mason City, Iowa.

Karla and Ryan are currently living in Coralville, Iowa, and will continue to do so after their wedding. Karla is a program coordinator for REM Iowa, and Ryan is an apprentice working for Olney Electric.

Karla and Ryan are looking forward to celebrating their wedding with family and friends on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013.