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November 2025

Albion members honored at 4H achievement day

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Boone County 4-H families enjoyed an ice cream social, compliments of the Boone County 4-H Council at the Annual 4-H Achievement Party held on Sunday, October 19th at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion, says Steve Pritchard, Extension Educator in Boone and Nance Counties. Many local 4-H members, leaders and volunteers were recognized for their special efforts and years of participation in the 4-H program.
The 2025 Boone County 4-H Supporter Award was presented to Adam Wies and Mark Hooker. Pictured with family members Karlie and Jeri Wies and Preston Hooker.

Rasmussen takes Grand Champion honors...

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Kollin Rasmussen received Grand Champion Division 1 Market Steer at the Kansas City Royal Livestock Show. Pictured left to right are: Kolton Rasmussen, Bodie Blunt, Kurtis Rasmussen, Brylee Blunt, Christi Blunt, Logan Blake, Croix Reimann, Cody Rasmussen, Jana Knecht, Kollin Rasmussen, & Jace Rasmussen.
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Babbling Brook

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Enough years ago that it seems like a completely different lifetime - I once made a run for political office. I doubt anyone remembers, it was rather uneventful, I was soundly defeated by the incumbent at the time, and life moved forward as it was doing, and for the better for the service of all those involved.
“To Serve”