Public funeral services held for Algona officer killed in the line of duty

ALGONA, Iowa (KWQC) - Public funeral services have been set for Wednesday morning for an Algona officer killed in the line of duty.

The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Algona Community School.

There will also be a private graveside service for family and some select members of law enforcement at a later time.

Officer Kevin Cram was killed Wednesday while attempting to make an arrest. He was a 10-year law enforcement veteran.

The man accused of killing Officer Cram is Kyle Ricke. He was arrested in Minnesota and will be extradited back to Iowa. He’s charged with first-degree murder.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety says an official memorial fund is set up for Officer Cram’s family at Iowa State Bank in Algona. Those who want to donate can drop off donations or mail them to Iowa State Bank, 5 East Call Street, Algona, IA 50511.

A visitation was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Algona Community School Performing Arts Center.

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