Sam Taets and Kate Gibson

Kate Gibson and Sam Taets, both of Kansas City, Missouri, are engaged.

Parents of the couple are Kerry and Debra Gibson, of Ames; and John and Doris Taets, of Fort Dodge

A Nov. 4 wedding is planned.

Gibson earned her bachelor of arts degree in journalism and mass communication from Iowa State University. She is a social media coordinator for Essence of Australia.

Taets is a graduate of Iowa State University where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in finance. He is a capitol markets analyst for UMB Bank.