Fund drive complete for Eli Porter Project
A new inclusive playground for children of all abilities will be built in Albion’s Fuller Park, likely later this year, now that fund-raising has been completed for the project.
March 2024
St. Pat’s Carnival set this Sunday
St. Michael’s Parish of Albion will lbe hosting its annual St.
Fire departments respond to big hay fire Monday
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend
Boone Central students will be presenting an updated “Cinderella” musical this Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in the school’s Performance Gym.
Boone wrestlers battle in challenging season
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.