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No injuries were reported in an accident involving a car and a semi tractor-trailer on Wednesday, April 24, on Highway 56 about five miles east of Cedar Rapids. Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the accident was at 3:50 p.m.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the addition of Dr. Matthew Dobbertin to its roster of specialty doctors.

Three vehicles were damaged in an early afternoon crash at Third and State Streets in Albion last Saturday, May 4. The accident was investigated by the Boone County Sheriff’s office, with the following description: A 2003 Ford Explorer, driven by Destiny Detlefsen of Orchard, was eastbound on State Street, while a 1998 Ford pickup, driven by Jace Rasmussen of Albion, was westbound on State Street.

I hope Albion residents will vote in favor of the city’s new 10-year economic development program in the primary election. As a matter of fact, I hope all communities in our area support local economic development whenever they have the opportunity.

It’s a different world now than it used to be. After visiting with a few retired teachers the other day, we came up with a conclusion.

Newman Grove Tree Board will again be awarding $100 tree grants to four city residents in 2024 in their annual program. The grants are for reimbursement of purchased and planted tree/ trees.