(Le Mars) — Floyd Valley Hospital has announced the arrival of the first baby born in 2015. Lakin Renae Schultze came into the world on Friday, January 2nd at 5:41 p.m. Lakin weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 18 inches in length. Lakin is the proud daughter of Mom, Mindi Nelson and Dad Mitchell Schultze of Le Mars. Mindi says she was ready to deliver the baby following a long labor.
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Nelson says the name Lakin was selected by 4 year old older brother Tavian.
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Floyd Valley Hospital officials informed KLEM news that 14 years ago the New Year’s baby was born the same day, and also was named Lakin.