Karen Kay Wilkinson was born on March 21, 1940, in a farmhouse near Mondamin, Iowa, to Kenneth and Winifred (Voss) King. Karen died on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. Graveside Service at the Woodbine Cemetery, Saturday, July 18, 2026 Starts at 3:00 pm. Larry Lee Kocour was born on July 28, 1943, in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Frank and Christena (Reker) Kocour. He grew up in Missouri Valley where he graduated in 1961. Larry died on Frid

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR AREA… Quasar Drive-in Classics with a Cause drive in theater is showing E.T. on Thursday, July 16, at 6pm at 13427 N 300th St. Valley, NE. Admission is a free will donation going to the Memorial Community Hospital Foundation. The Tribute Towers of America’s Fallen are coming to Burt County Fair on July 17-21. Sidewalk Sale is coming up on Saturday, July 18th in Blair. Scoop the Loop on Erie St, Missouri Valley, IA, is on Saturday July 18 from 6-

Here’s what’s happening in the Blair area Faith Community: The Mid-Week Meal at First Lutheran on Wednesday is Ham & Rice Casserole – To order for pick up or delivery, to volunteer or donate, call Erica at 402-426-4073 Upcoming menus are available online at FirstLutheranBlair.org Christmas In July is coming up on July 24 from 5:30-8:30pm at Steyer Park. There will be games, crafts, music, and food. All activities are free. Donations will be accepted for the Washington County