St. Pat’s Carnival set this Sunday
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St. Michael’s Parish of Albion will lbe hosting its annual St.
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Fire departments respond to big hay fire Monday
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Fire departments from three communities responded to a major hay bale fire at Cedar River Feeders, southeast of Cedar Rapids, on Monday afternoon, Marech 11. Cedar Rapids Fire Department was called to the scene about 2 p.m.
Summit Carbon will hold second meeting in Albion March 26
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Summit Carbon Solutions held a first informational meeting in Albion on Tuesday morning, March 12, at the Casey building on the Boone County Fairgrounds. A second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 7 a.m.
Boone County Health Center earns another top 100 rating
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Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced its inclusion in the prestigious list of Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in the United States, a recognition bestowed by the Charter Centers for Rural Health.
Local Catholic parishes mass schedule announced
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Masses in Petersburg, Raeville and Elgin have been recently announced. Petersburg will have mass on Sunday at 8 a.m.
Farm/ranch clinic set for March
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Free one-on-one, confidential consultation for farmers and ranchers will be held on Thursday, March 28 in Norfolk. Call 1-800-464-0258 for more information.
Health Center Chatter
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Timely Topics from Boone County Health Center March marks the onset of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on one of the most prevalent yet preventable cancers affecting millions worldwide. Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant public health concern, with staggering prevalence rates and associated mortality.
Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend
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Boone Central students will be presenting an updated “Cinderella” musical this Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in the school’s Performance Gym. It still features the famed music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, but a 2013 book by writer Douglas Carter Beane has updated it with a few changes.
Boone wrestlers battle in challenging season
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The 2023-24 wrestling season was a challenging roller-coaster ride for the Boone Central Cardinals, who began the campaign shorthanded and battled injuries and illness throughout. Boone competitors upheld the Cardinal Pride of the school’s accomplished wrestling program, however, built through 60 years of sweat, blood, toil and tussle.
Fourth straight district title
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Make it four district titles in a row for the Boone Central High School speech team. The Cardinals collected another sweepstakes championship at the C1-5 District Tournament Monday, March 11, at Atkinson West Holt.
