January 2026

Midstates Data Transport, LLC (d/b/a Stealth Broadband), is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase One of its Fiber-tothe- Home expansion for residents in Albion, delivering high-speed, reliable fiber Internet to homes that previously had limited connectivity options.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Judith “Judy” M. Zegers, 85, of Elgin, was held Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at St.

No doubt some eagleeyed Press readers will notice some slight changes in the publication this week. Unfortunately, with the new Nebraska minimum wage, printing costs and postage costs increasing, my smaller publications are going to become slightly more expensive in the near future.

Funeral services for Judy Harder, 86, of Albion, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion.

A Celebration of Life for Joyce D. Katainen, of Columbus will be held at 3:00 p.m.

A celebration of life for Sam L. Afrank, 79, of Cedar Rapids, and memorial service were held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.

Memorial Mass for Kathleen “Kathy” M. Rutan, 80, of Lindsay was held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Holy Family Church in Lindsay.

Funeral services for Carla L. Nelson, 74, of Newman Grove, were held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church, Newman Grove.