Monroe County Pioneer Cemetry Association will meet April 25, 9 a.m. at the Highway Restaurant.
News
The King Opera House is hosting a Spring Afternoon of Bluegrass on Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for the venue, and admission is by free-will donation. The show will feature performances by two bands: Fine Line of Albia and Iowa No Mountain Boys of Ames.
A caregiver who claims she was fired from an Iowa nursing home for helping an injured resident call 911 has suffered a legal setback in her lawsuit against her former employer.
Sports News
After starting the season 2-1, the Demons have played competition of different caliber, resulting in more challenges for the team. Albia hosted Perry on April 8 in what ended up being a high-scoring game with the visiting Blue Jays earning a 12-2 win. Three days later, Albia responded by bea…
Mike Burvee
The Albia Lady Dee track team had an incredible night at the Dennis Anderson Relays in Bloomfield hosted by Davis County Schools. Before the night would be over, the Lady Dees would re-write meet history in three events: the 4x800 meter relay, 1500m, and 400m. This would be the squads fou…
Obituaries
Wanda Marie Sweeden Fenton, 95, of Melrose, passed away April 7, 2024, at the Lucas County Health Center. Visitation is Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral H…
Margaret Jean Scieszinski, age 95, Des Moines, IA, formerly of Melrose, IA, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by her family.
George David Navin, born on February 24, 1938, to Paul and Lucille (O'Connor) Navin in Omaha, NE, has left us with a legacy of love, dedication, and service to his family and community. His life story is one of unwavering commitment, humble service, and reliability that has left an indelible…
