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Body Last week, Fire Chief Baumgartner (left) and Assistant Chief Salber attached a warning siren to a pole located at the site of the Fangman irrigation well near Raeville.

Body “Exceptional.” “Determined.” “Legendary.” Those and many other adjectives were used by speakers to describe the 2024 Boone Central High School graduating class and the legacy they leave behind.

Body 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.

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

Body Three vehicles were damaged in an early afternoon crash at Third and State Streets in Albion last Saturday, May 4.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.