Adam and Alecia Rapp are proud to announce the birth of their son. Noah Ladell was born on March 28, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs. and 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. He joins his eight-year-old sister Madison at home.

Grandparents are Bruce and Polly Rapp of Aurelia and Lance Cedar of Cherokee and Steve and Aimee Rupp of Cherokee. Great-grandparents are Vera Rapp of Aurelia, Richard and Arlen Cedar of Larrabee and Mike and Tessie Ryan of Sioux City. Great great grandmother is Grace Kirchoof of Cherokee and the late Ruby Ryan.