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July 2026

Blood drive exceeds goal

Body The Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on June 15, 2026, at Fellowship Bible Church. There were 56 donors collecting 61 units of blood with a goal of 54.
Kimberly Wiese, 2 gal.

Nurses certify in child safety

Body Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April.
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70 show at Smoke ‘N Chrome

Body A 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner Superbird Restomod was the outstanding choice of the 16th year of Smoke n Chrome car show on Father’s Day weekend in downtown Albion. There were 70 cars, two motorcycles and one Semi in this wet show, thanks to some welcome rainfall.
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Ross, O’Brien honored by NSVFA

Body The Nebraska State Volunteer Fire Association (NSVFA) gives recognition for services which NSVFA members provide during the opening ceremonies of the Nebraska State Fire School each year, and this year’s recipients were two Good Samaritans recognized and nominated by the Albion...
Robert Ross was unable to attend the Opening Ceremonies on May 15th, but was able to attend the June 8th AVFD Meeting and receive his plaque, he is pictured above (center, holding plaque), and the photo includes Isaac Reeder and several AVFD members that responded to the incident.

Albion tractor pull results released

Body The Northeast Nebraska Pullers Association visited Albion last Sunday, June 7 with a host of classes for local and area pullers to test their mettle in pulling competitions.
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Babbling Brook

Body One thing I do very much appreciate about the internet is that it is an endless flow of technology and information. The bad part about that is - it’s the endless flow of technology and information that is the extent of human intelligence.
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Jane C. Ralston, 92

Body Services for Jane Carolyn (Schroeder) Ralston will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29th, 2026, at Christ the King Lutheran Church at 222 Pfau St, Mankato, Minn.
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David Brugman, 76

Body Mass of Christian Burial for David Brugman, 76, of Pierce, will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Albion.
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