Albia Newspapers, Inc.

12/25/2025

The Blue Demons picked up their first victory of the season Tuesday evening on the road at Clarke, leading from start to finish with the offense firing on all cylinders, winning the game 81-47. Albia erupted for 24 points in the opening quarter and …

The Blue Demons picked up their first victory of the season Tuesday evening on the road at Clarke, leading from start to finish with the offense firing on all cylinders,

12/24/2025

The Lady Dees basketball team traveled to Osceola on Friday night to take on Clarke in South Central Conference action and came away with a solid 52–46 road victory.

12/24/2025

Governor Reynolds and Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the state will participate in the federal SUN Bucks program (also known as Summer EBT) beginning in 2026 after being notified Friday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (…

Governor Reynolds and Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the state will participate in the federal SUN Bucks program (also known as Summer EBT) beginning in 2026 after

12/24/2025

Pictured above is the gingerbread snowboard chateau village created by four generations of the Ohms family, the youngest participating this year was six years old. The tradition began in 1962 when Ann Ohms’ mother made a gingerbread house for her th…

Pictured above is the gingerbread snowboard chateau village created by four generations of the Ohms family, the youngest participating this year was six years old. The tradition began in 1962

12/23/2025

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will provide its statewide horticulture training in the spring and fall of 2026. Garden Academy, previously known as Iowa Master Gardener training, offers a compre…

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will provide its statewide horticulture training in the spring and fall of 2026. Garden Academy, previously known

12/23/2025

The holidays are among us, and while many Iowans will take time off to be with family and friends, scammers unfortunately will work through the holidays trying to separate you from your savings.

The holidays are among us, and while many Iowans will take time off to be with family and friends, scammers unfortunately will work through the holidays trying to separate you

12/23/2025

12/23/2025

By Ann Ohms

12/22/2025

On Friday night, the Lady Dees welcomed Centerville to Albia for the basketball edition of the Battle of Highway 5. The rivalry matchup needed more than 32 minutes to decide, as the game went to overtime.

On Friday night, the Lady Dees welcomed Centerville to Albia for the basketball edition of the Battle of Highway 5. The rivalry matchup needed more than 32 minutes to decide,

12/22/2025

On Friday night, the Blue Demons hosted Centerville for the Battle of Highway on the hardwood. The game was tight early, but Centerville pulled away in the second half to secure an 81–58 victory.

On Friday night, the Blue Demons hosted Centerville for the Battle of Highway on the hardwood. The game was tight early, but Centerville pulled away in the second half to

12/22/2025

January

12/22/2025

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