Elizabeth A. Nelson, 83
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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
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The family of Dorsey G. Farris, 84, will hold a small graveside service at the St Boniface Cemetery in Elgin in his memory.
Susan M. Galyen, 69
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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.
Mary Lou Smith, 90
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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.
Health Center donates AED to Ericson Lake
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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.
Babbling Brook
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Well, ladies and gentlemen, hopefully by the time these pages are printed and to you - nothing has happened. This past week the Iranian and Israeli leaders, and then joined by the United States commenced bombing each other in some precision strikes, combined with apparently, some “send it all” type of warfare.
16/18U marked for USSSA tourney...
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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. The team’s sec-ond pool play game will be on Saturday, June 21 at the same location against the Waverly Heat 18U team. Teammates include: Coach Jeslynn Beckman, Clara Morrow, Joselyn Gulbrandson, Lily Thieman, McKenna Devine, Adelade Kunzman, Joslyn Schrad, Braylee Young, Katelyn Cur-ry, Kali Simons, Coach Mazie Beister; and front row: Brynna Hagemann, Norah Frey, Anna Dworak, Kailyn Choat, Maddie Reilly, Payton Becker, Miranda McGill.
Juniors, Seniors battle against Rebels and Plainview
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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.
Boone County Raceway
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Cardinal Legends tourney held
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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.
