August 26, 2009
Margaret R. Liekhus
Margaret Regina Liekhus, 91, of Norfolk, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation and Care Center, Norfolk. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Msgr. Ralph Stephensmeier and Fr. James Liekhus officiated. Burial was held in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
New Champs Crowned At Boone County Raceway
August 26, 2009
Hobby Stock Feature Battle
Four new drivers will hoist first-place trophies in 2009 following Friday’s Championship Night at the Boone County Raceway in Albion.
In fact, only one of 2008’s defending champs finished in the top five of their respective classes this season. That turnover was inevitable in the Hobby Stock division, as 2008 winner Bryan Molt moved to Late Model competition, and LM class, where Mark Lueken competed on an abbreviated scale in 2009. However, ‘08 Modified champion Jason Gaver finished well down the point standings this time around, leaving only Humphrey’s Randy Hooker in serious contention for another title in Street Stock competition. Read more
Championship Night At The Boone County Raceway
August 26, 2009
June sales tax receipts nearly equal last year
August 25, 2009
Albion city sales tax receipts for June 2009 were nearly equal with the same month in 2008, according to figures recently released by the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
May city sales tax receipts were $43,421, a decline of $884 or less than two percent from the May 2008 total of $44,305.
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, the city’s sales tax receipts totaled $492,294, an increase of 1.38 percent from the previous year’s total of $485,597.
The city’s motor vehicle sales tax receipts for June at $3,559 declined by less than one percent from June of 2008, when total motor vehicle receipts were $3,587.
Motor vehicle sales tax receipts for the fiscal year totaled $41,685, a decline of 5.61 percent from the previous year’s total of $44,164.
Fur harvesters plan convention here
August 25, 2009
Nebraska Fur Harvesters are planning their annual convention at the Boone County Fairgrounds, Albion, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26.
The convention is expected to attract about 800 participants, including members, spouses and vendors.
The convention will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
See complete details in this week’s Albion News Print Edition.
Area residents involved with Rae Valley event
August 25, 2009
Sawmill operation
Rae Valley show highlights oldtime farming
August 25, 2009
Horse-drawn disc
Boone County wins $320,900 grant for housing rehab
August 25, 2009
Boone County officials were notified Tuesday that the county has been awarded $320,900 grant from trust funds from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Program Homebuyer Program. Through this program, five homes will be purchased, rehabilitated, and resold to families at or below 100 percent of the area‘s median income.
This project is a collaborative effort between the communities in Boone County. Local governments and agencies participating were Albion, Cedar Rapids, Petersburg, Primrose and St. Edward, Boone County, Boone County Development Agency (BCDA), Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD) and NeighborWorks Northeast Nebraska (NWNEN). Read more
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