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June 2025

Elizabeth A. Nelson, 83

Body A Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth “Betty” A. Nelson, 83, of Grand Island, formerly of Cedar Rapids, was held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St.
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Dorsey G. Farris, 84

Body The family of Dorsey G. Farris, 84, will hold a small graveside service at the St Boniface Cemetery in Elgin in his memory.
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Susan M. Galyen, 69

Body Memorial services for Susan Marie Galyen, age 69, of Columbus, were held Monday, June 23, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilden. Reverend Chad Boggs officiated.
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Mary Lou Smith, 90

Body Funeral services for Mary Lou Smith, 90, of Union City, Calif. will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids.
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Health Center donates AED to Ericson Lake

Body Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has awarded its second automated external defibrillator (AED) of the year to Ericson Lake, a popular recreation site that draws an estimated 20,000 visitors annually for camping, river activities, and fishing.
BCHC Representative Nicole Levander delivers AED to Ericson Lake Corporation Board members Ashley Kaiser, Jason Daharsh and Cyndi Schure.

Babbling Brook

Body Well, ladies and gentlemen, hopefully by the time these pages are printed and to you - nothing has happened.
“Tally Ho”

16/18U marked for USSSA tourney...

Body The Albion 16/18U Attack Team will be headed to the USSSA State Tournament next week-end. The team’s first game will be on Friday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Optimist Youth Sports Complex in Lincoln in pool play against the 17U Furty Gold Kratina team.
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Juniors, Seniors battle against Rebels and Plainview

Body The Albion Post #162 Seniors took two losses since last report, falling to Plainview and the SOS Rebels in the last week. The team will play on Saturday, June 21 for their next games, a rematch against the Tri-County Titans and against Wagner.
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Cardinal Legends tourney held

Body A special golf tournament was held at the Albion Country Club over the weekend, featuring some alumni golfers in the “Cardinal Legends” event. There were three flights making up the co-ed four player groups.
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