This special Take a Bow had to be written in appreciation of all the heroes who worked through this week’s record rainfall.

Our thoughts focused on:

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The insurance office personnel who probably answered more phone calls Wednesday than they do in a week.

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Postal workers, paper carriers and other delivery people were also high on our list, given the number of roads closed because of flooding.

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Law enforcement officers, dispatchers and secretaries who fielded calls from a worried public.

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Landlords, neighbors and friends who rolled up their sleeves to push water out the door of a flooded home, or who helped secure boats to docks.

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City workers who worked diligently to set up barriers and pumps to clear community boulevards of water.

– The plumbers who ran themselves ragged beginning Tuesday night when calls of flooding started until late Wednesday night.

– The Salvation Army, who opened their doors to people with flooding and no place to go.

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Local businesses who donated materials or time to help people with water in their homes.

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Most importantly, residents of Albert Lea should take a bow for their display of patience during a difficult couple days.

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The brave souls who suffered the rain to get out and vote during Tuesday’s Primary election.