Judah Ryan Nauman was the first baby born in 2026 at Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri. His proud parents are Grant and Kaitlyn Nauman. (Submitted photo)

Community Hospital-Fairfax (CH-F) is thrilled to announce the birth of the first baby born in 2026! Judah Ryan Nauman was born at 2:12 p.m.on January 6, 2026, to Grant and Kaitlyn Nauman and brother, Jeremiah, (age 4) of Mound City, Missouri. Judah weighed 6 pounds and 4 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Melissa Livengood and Kyle Livengood and Ricky Panning. Paternal grandparents are Jamie Nauman and Blake Nauman.

The family was gifted with a basket full of items, including a Halo sleep sack, a blanket, diapers, wipes, baby toys, bibs, and teething supplies. The CH-F Auxiliary gave a gift certificate and card and books were donated by the Staten family of Tarkio.