October 2025

Body Funeral Services for Dorothy “Dottie” Lee Olson, 93, of Albion, were held Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Levander Funeral Home, Albion. Chaplain Mark Hartley officiated, and a private family interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Robert John “Robbie” Kleffner Jr., 56 of Spalding were held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding.

Body There will be a Celebration of Life for Shirley L. Nissen of Elgin, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Elgin Christian Community Church in Elgin.

Body Funeral services for Joseph A Schilousky, 67 of Albion, were held Friday, October 17, 2025, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion. Pastor Roy Schilousky officiated.

Body Funeral services for Kenneth A. Smiley, 88, of Cedar Rapids were held Monday, October 20, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids.

Body On Thursday, October 16 the Panther Cross Country team headed to Ainsworth for the District D3 meet held at the Ainsworth Golf Course. The weather threatened to postpone the races but they managed to sneak in both races between storms.

Body Newman Grove FFA members hosted the “Feed the Farmer” event this year, partnering with Farmer’s Pride in Newman Grove..

Body St. Edward welcomed Community Builders on October 8, 2025.