Bateman, Clausen announce engagement

Vonda Bateman and Jeffery Clausen

Vonda Bateman of Arp and Troup and Jeffery Clausen of Davenport, Iowa, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.

Vonda is the daughter of Van Bateman and Nancy Bateman of Arp and granddaughter of the late Jim and Doris Mitchell of Troup.

Jeffery is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Clausen of Davenport, Iowa.

Vonda is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler Junior College and Arp High School.

Jeffery is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Scott Community College and North High School.

The couple met while on active duty with the United States Army at Bagrum Air Field in Afghanistan. Both are staff sergeants in the Army Reserves. The wedding is scheduled for May 26 at Elmwood Gardens in Palestine.