John Cobb III - Jill Cowen

Announcement is made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Jill Cowen and John Cobb III.

Jill is the daughter of Bradley and Joyce Cowen of Fort Scott, Kan., and John is the son of Tammy Jones of Blue Springs, Mo., and Victor Cobb of Lee's Summit, Mo.

The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in nursing. She is currently employed by St. Luke's Hospital in Lee's Summit.

The groom-elect is a 2009 graduate of Southwest Baptist University with a degree in criminal justice. He is currently employed as a contract engineer for the FAA in Independence, Mo.

The couple plan to be married at 3 p.m. May 7, 2011, at Community Christian Church in Fort Scott, Kan.