A daughter, Elowen Elizabeth Bartels, was born at 7:24 a.m. on December 24, 2022, at The Richland Hospital to Casey and Jennifer Bartels of Muscoda. She weighed 1 lb. 12 oz. She joins sisters, Hadelynn 8, Hynleigh 7, Raelianne 5 and Raivyn 4. Grandparents are Anita and Dave Walker of Richland Center, Mike and Pam Bartels of Boscobel. Great-grandparents are John Durst of Richland Center, Penny and Bud Schwanz of Sextonville. Great-great-grandfather is Jerry Durst of Keyesville. The father is a journeyman lineman and the mother is a stay-at-home mom.