May 2024

“Exceptional.” “Determined.” “Legendary.” Those and many other adjectives were used by speakers to describe the 2024 Boone Central High School graduating class and the legacy they leave behind. The class of 52 students was honored Sunday afternoon, May 12, at commencement in the school gym.

JoAnn Marilyn Kunzman, 92, of Albion, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion. JoAnn, daughter of Hollis and Dorothy (Larson) Goodman, was born on Dec.

Lawrence “Larry” Williamson, 84, passed away in Perryton, TX on Dec. 15, 2023.

It was a circus atmosphere at the Boone Central Gym last Friday, May 3, when the elementary students performed their annual spring music program “Welcome to the Boone Central Circus.” This event was moved into the competition gym and featured preschool through fourth grade. It all started with a “Circus Parade” and “The Circus is Coming” by K-4 students, followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

The birth of triplet calves is considered highly unusual on any farm or ranch. In fact, some cattlemen never see this phenomenon, but it happened at the Norm and Marv Brugger farm at Akron last weekend.

No injuries were reported in an accident involving a car and a semi tractor-trailer on Wednesday, April 24, on Highway 56 about five miles east of Cedar Rapids. Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the accident was at 3:50 p.m.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the addition of Dr. Matthew Dobbertin to its roster of specialty doctors.

Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion will be the site of the 2024 Nebraska Junior High State Finals Rodeo on Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. About 100 contestants are expected for the rodeo events, which will begin at 9 a.m.

Three vehicles were damaged in an early afternoon crash at Third and State Streets in Albion last Saturday, May 4. The accident was investigated by the Boone County Sheriff’s office, with the following description: A 2003 Ford Explorer, driven by Destiny Detlefsen of Orchard, was eastbound on State Street, while a 1998 Ford pickup, driven by Jace Rasmussen of Albion, was westbound on State Street.

I hope Albion residents will vote in favor of the city’s new 10-year economic development program in the primary election. As a matter of fact, I hope all communities in our area support local economic development whenever they have the opportunity.