Polar Dip is Feb. 20 at Cedar Rapids
February 17, 2010
Cedar Rapids community will be hosting its annual Toma Rutten Memorial Polar Dip this Saturday, Feb. 20, at Mel’s Landing on the banks of the Cedar River.
The bonfire will be lit at 2 p.m., and all comers will be invited to take their plunge into the Cedar River.
After the Polar Dip, in the Legion Hall, a soup supper and Chili Cook-Off, with celebrity judges, will be held. Later that evening, a Singing Bee and Dance will be held.
Incumbents beat filing deadline
February 17, 2010
Several incumbent office holders beat the Feb. 16 deadline to file for the 2010 elections. A number of new candidates had also filed at the Boone County Clerk’s office as of Tuesday morning.
Jim Jarecki, incumbent, filed for Albion Mayor, and Jim Riedmiller, incumbent city councilman, filed to retain his seat.
Filing for Albion Airport Authority were Bob Sandman, incumbent, and Steve Wooden, a new candidate.
Incumbent Larry Temme filed to retain his seat on the Boone Central School Board,
St. Edward Mayor Marvin K. Haas filed to retain his office.
Two non-incumbents, Dave Merrell and Tom Carlstrom, filed for election to the St. Edward School Board.
See the Feb. 17 Albion News Print Edition for the complete filing picture.
NPPD signs agreement to buy wind power from Boone County
February 17, 2010
Nebraska Public Power District, along with Midwest Wind Energy, LLC, Edison Mission Group (EMG), and EMG affiliate Laredo Ridge Wind, LLC, last week announced a 20-year power purchase agreement, paving the way for construction of an 80-megawatt wind farm near Petersburg.
The purchase price per kilowatt hour was not divulged. An NPPD spokesman said this is “proprietary information” because Midwest Wind Energy has other wind farm projects pending in Nebraska. NPPD said the purchase price is comparable to its cost of buying electricity on the open market.
The Laredo Ridge Wind Energy Project is planned for completion by the end of 2010.
Details in the Feb. 17 Albion News Print Edition.
The winter that just won’t end
February 17, 2010
Abandoned car
Winds of up to 45 mph caused drifting and “white outs” with zero visibility on area highways and county roads. Several multiple vehicle accidents were reported, including a five-vehicle accident on Highway 14 in northern Boone County. Above, a car abandoned during the storm sits on the edge of Highway 91 in eastern Boone County.
February 16, 2010
Ernest Saathoff
Ernest Saathoff, 89, of Tucson, AZ died Feb. 5, 2010. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Mortuary in Tucson.
Barbara J. Benne
Barbara Jane Benne, 66, of Albion died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha following complications from recent surgery. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Albion with Rev. Larry Sydow officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
Lone Cardinal On Course To State Mat Championships
February 16, 2010
Jacob Meyer earns state berth
Bobby Stopak eyes pin
Those factors made it especially tough for the Cardinals this past weekend in the loaded B-2 District mat tournament at Schuyler.
The shorthanded Cardinals, with just seven wrestlers competing, finished at the bottom of the team standings in what was considered the toughest Class B district field in the state.
Sophomore Jacob Meyer kept Boone Central from being shut out on the medal stand and will represent the Cardinal program at the 2010 Nebraska State Wrestling Championships in Omaha after placing 4th at 119 pounds Saturday. Read more
Boone Central Cagers Shut Down Warriors
February 16, 2010
Kevin Liss soars for Cardinals
The Cards held Fullerton to eight points or less in every quarter and used a third-period hot streak to break open a tight contest.
“Slow offensive starts have been something we’ve had to deal with a lot this season,” acknowledged Boone Central Coach Dan Zoucha. “The good thing is, our defense has usually been what helped us the most.
“This game was no different.” Read more
Two Wins Propel Lady Cards Into Sub-District Play
February 16, 2010
Maria Glidden fires for two
Boone Central (17-3) opened play in the C1-7 Sub-District at Columbus Tuesday night. The sub-district final is scheduled for Thursday at Columbus High School (7 p.m.). Read more
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