Doug and Deb Sorensen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily J. Sorensen of Cedar Rapids, to Eric M. Balsman of Sikeston, Missouri. He is the son of Randy and Sharon Balsman of Jackson.
Emily is a graduate of the University of Nothern Iowa. She is a speech language therapist at Kenny Rogers Children's Center in Sikeston.
Eric is a graduate of Truman State University. He is a history teacher at Sikeston High School.
A July 23 wedding is planned in Cedar Rapids.
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