February 2024

KEARNEY – The transition from high school to college was a “really big change” for Karlie Wies. Away from her family for the first time, the University of Nebraska at Kearney freshman was a little overwhelmed by this new environment and the prospect of “figuring everything out on your own.”

Dave Randall Casper, 69, of Columbus, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at the St.

Richard “Dick” Rudolph. Sueper, 83, of Albion, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on Friday, Feb.

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Maxine Faye Choyeski, 94, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Cloverlodge Care Center in St.

Carol Ann Buckles, 91, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Center in Albion.

Shirley E. Choat, 84, of St.

Albion community hosted an American Red Cross blood drive on Jan. 22, 2024.

Toofpik Barrel Racing series returns to the Niewohner Arena on the Boone County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10-11, and on the following weekend, Feb. 17 and 18. There is no admission charge for spectators.

Omaha Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women (OACCW) will hold a winter meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at the Heine Learning Center in Msgr.