January 2024

Kenneth Floyd Miller, 99, of Spalding, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, surrounded by his family after extended illnesses.

Keith M. Stewart, 87, of Albion, passed away Saturday, Jan.

Doris Dale Kelly, 80, formerly of Albion, passed away Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at the Country House in Grand Island.

Barrett Cole Berger, 12-day-old-infant son of Eric and Eleanor Berger of Spalding, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24,2024, at Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

July 17, 1929 — December 29, 2023 Gloria Lou Johnson, 94, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her three daughters, granddaughter, Alyssa, and grand-hound, Flunter. Gloria was bom in Newman Grove, baptized, confirmed and married at Shell Creek Lutheran Church.

Feb. 2—Groundhog Day Feb. 2—CarQuest Open House, all day, meal served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 2—Cornerstone Bank Doug Young retirement open house, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 5—St. Edward City Council meeting, 7 p.m., city hall Feb. 5—Albion Planning Commission meeting, 7 p.m., city hall Feb. 5—Cedar Rapids...

Some 22 Boone Central High School FCCLA Chapter recently participated in the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America District Leadership STAR competition at Madison High School. The annual event included competitors from many area schools.

Each year during Catholic Schools Week, St. Michael’s recognizes a past graduate and presents a Distinguished Alumni Award for their parish and community involvement. This year’s award recipient was Sarah Grape (center), a 1991 St. Michael’s graduate.

American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Today, Wednesday, Jan.

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, Inc. (BRAN) announces its 42nd annual tour across the state of Nebraska, starting June 2 in Valentine and concluding June 8 in Louisville.