Kelly and Cheryl Ralston of Great Bend announce the engagement of their daughter, Cortnea Ralston, to Kip Wilson, son of Dave and Becky Wilson of Strong City. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of JoAnne Petracich of Goodland and Vern "Sonny" Ralston of St. John.

The bride-elect is a 2007 graduate of Great Bend High School. She graduated from Sterling College in 2011 with a degree in biology.

The prospective groom is a 2005 graduate of Bethany College with a degree in education. He is teaching in Wellington.

The wedding is planned for July 23 in Great Bend.