Atlantic, IA — Officials with Cass Health, in Atlantic, have announced the arrival of the first baby of 2024. Scarlett Jean was born on January 1, 2024 to parents Chelsea and Eli Williams, of Atlantic. Surprising her parents by coming four weeks early, Scarlett now shares her birthday with older brother Silas who was born on January 1, 2022.

Chelsea and Eli Williams & daughter Scarlett Jean. (CCHS photo)

The Cass Health obstetrics team presented the family with a 2024 embroidered baby blanket and a year’s supply of diapers.