THANK YOU FROM PASTOR PINGEL

Dear Members of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church: In the words of the Apostle Saint Paul, “I thank God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now.

October is National Head Start Awareness Month

On October 22, 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October Head Start Awareness Month. Since 1982, Head Start has provided a window of opportunity to millions of children.

Bomgaars Ladies Night October 23

It’s once again time to start planning Bomgaars Ladies Night for the Albion Bomgaars Store. It’s a night of Festive Fun and Fall Shopping. For the past six years, Bomgaars has held a Ladies Night in the Fall/Winter.

Orthopedic physician assistant joins medical staff

Columbus Community Hospital welcomes physician assistant Isabella Hemmer as the newest member of their medical staff. She joins the team at Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic.

Try these fall activities at Nebraska’s state parks

Fall is here, with limitless possibilities for outdoor fun. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the autumn season, look no further than Nebraska’s state parks, which are perfect for recreation of all kinds. Here are just a few opportunities they hold this time of year.

Grace Notes

Note from Caroline: Each October many church congregations observe Clergy Appreciation Month. While I would hope pastors are appreciated all year long, October has become a time when that appreciation is especially expressed in various ways.

Field Bindweed Management in Gardens and Landscapes

Field bindweed is one of the most difficult weeds to control in gardens and landscapes. This is the climbing weed with white blooms that grows up and over fences and plants. It is a persistent perennial. No matter how often it is pulled, it keeps returning.

Fullerton FFA hosts Haunted Hayrack Ride

Due to the Halloween season being right around the corner the Fullerton FFA chapter decided to put on a Haunted Hayrack Ride at Broken Arrow Wilderness. The event took place on Saturday, Oct. 15th, for a few hours in the evening.

OVERTIME’S

Upcoming Events October 29, 2022 D.J.

From the Belgrade Files

10 Years Ago October 17, 2012 Kaylee Penne, daughter of Terry and Karen Penne of Belgrade, was crowned Cedar Rapids High homecoming queen following the Cedar Valley football game on September 28. Trey Mogensen, son of Keith and Sandy Mogensen of Cedar Rapids, was crowned king.