Clifford and Kathleen Gronauer of Mexico, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Gronauer, to Kevin Martens, son of Steve and Angie Martens of Dexter.

Amy is a 2005 graduate of Mexico Senior High School and graduated from Drake University in 2009 with bachelor of arts degrees in magazine journalism and English. She is employed by the Newton Daily News as a staff writer and niche publications editor.

Kevin is a 2006 graduate of Earlham Senior High School and graduated from Drake University in 2010 with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and finance and a masters of accounting. He is employed by John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group in Urbandale as a financial analyst.