Birth announced

Ben and Lydia Hepke of Elgin recently welcomed a new son into their family.

Draven Eugene Hepke was born at 8:34 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Draven joins brother Bradon, 6, and sister Adeda, 5, at home.

Grandparents are Dale and Peggy Cooksley of Elgin and Mark and Lisa Hepke of Manchester.