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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.

There were just over 100 people that came to the Boone County Fitness Center for the organization’s 40th Celebration. Grillers served up some great meats and Craig Bygland came away with first place in the People’s Choice competition.

Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, partnered with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a Shred Event, Wednesday, April 30th. During this event, Thrivent along with shred attendees donated items and assembled Birthday party bags for the Boone County Area Food Pantry.

Albion welcomed the Community Builders group on April 24, 2025. Tours included Boone CountyAgriculture & Education Center/Niewhohner Arena by manager Chuck Rolf, The Dotted Daisy by owner Betsy Harris, Boutique 29eleven by owner Tiffany Curry, The Nest by owner Ray Barnes, Hwy 14 Brewery by owners Greg & Mandy Luettel, and Boone Beginnings by board member, Jay Wolf.

Nicole Rutten, RN, a caring long-term care nurse at Good Samaritan Society – Albion was recently awarded the 2025 Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She has served Good Samaritan since 2019.

Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, is partnering with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a shred event. During this event, Thrivent will offer free paper shredding to the community, and assemble and donate Birthday Party Bags to the food pantry People are invited to join the event on Wednesday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m., at 1112 W State Street to help the Boone County Area Food Pantry with a goal of assembling 50 Birthday Party Bags.