Dorward-Essner

BENTON, Mo. -- Kristina Dorward and James Essner announce their engagement. She is the daughter of Don and Darla Dorward of Columbia, Mo. Essner is the son of Stan and Shirley Essner of Benton.

Dorward is a 2002 graduate of Rock Bridge High School. She received a degree in psychology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006, and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration from Columbia College. She is employed in the psychiatric department at University Hospital.

Essner is a 2000 graduate of Kelly High School. He received a degree in plant science from UMC in 2005. He is a sales associate with Orkin in Columbia.

A Sept. 15 wedding is planned at Broadway Christian Church in Columbia.