Dr. Carlson to join BCHC in fall of 2025
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Boone County Health Center (BCHC) this week announced the signing of Dr. Bryant Carlson, MD, as an addition to their medical team.
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Fina Choat graduates with veterinary degree
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Fina Choat of St. Edward was among more than 4,450 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this spring. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held May 9-11 at Hilton Coliseum, Aims, IA.
May rainfall sets 10-year record
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Weather observer Steve Wright reported that May 2024 rainfall in Albion set a 10-year record at 6.6 inches. This was the highest May rainfall since 2014. May rainfall has exceeded six inches one other time in that 10-year period, but the total was still less than 6.6 inches.
Mutton Bustin’ winners...
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Winners from the Shell Creek Valley days Mutton Bustin’ event were: left to right. Devin Harris, first.; Oliver Eversole, second; and Cody King, third.
Cops and Bobbers coming June 15
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The 2024 Cops and Bobbers, hosted by local law enforcement, will take place June 15 at Stevenson Lake. Since June of 2016, locals and guests have gathered at Stevenson Lake for a fishing competition unlike most.
New cemetery signs installed
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Visitors and genealogists traveling to the Albion Rose Hill Cemetery will now have additional help to find the graves or stones they’re searching for in the cemetery.
Downtown Athletic Club plans special June 14 event
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Next weekend the community will be filled with cars, alumni and a new class of Hall of Fame members for the Downtown Athletic Club. The events will begin on Friday, June 14 with the Downtown Athletic Club’s latest induction of eight new candidates for the Hall of Fame.
Albion Chamber plans special alumni events
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Albion Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring several special local events during the upcoming summer season. The first of these will be Alumni Day on Saturday, June 15.
Petersburg Cruise Night & Dance Saturday
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Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Cruise Night and Dance this Saturday, June 8. There will be a poker run at 11 a.m., with registration at 10:30 at the fire station.
Summer Concert Series to open July 4
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Albion’s Downtown Summer Concert Series will be opening on Thursday, July 4, with special entertainment by two specialty acts at The Venue on Fourth Street. “SongBlast, Dueling Guitars” will entertain from 5 to 7 p.m.