Development Corp. seeks downtown projects
March 23, 2010
In preparation for the new downtown redevelopment plan, Albion Economic Development Corp. decided last week to begin talking with downtown property owners about possible storefront rehabilitation projects.
Members said they would like to develop a list of property owners interested in remodeling projects in order to begin downtown redevelopment.
Funding to help with the cost of such projects could come from TIF financing, possible grants or low interest loans. These tools could be available if the city council approves a blighted/substandard study of the downtown area, along with the downtown redevelopment plan.
Details in the March 24 Albion News Print Edition.
Salon to locate on Main Street
March 23, 2010
New location for Hair Razors
Julie Becker recently purchased the building for the business and has been extensively remodeling it in order to make room for the new services that Hair Razors will offer. The new services include pedi-spas and an aesthetics room for facials, and spray tanning. They will also continue to offer hair cuts, color and styling, waxing and tanning.
Samantha Davidson, Leigh Pfeifer, Danielle Zaruba and Julie will continue their hair and nail services in the new building. Julie said she projects to open April 1 or the weekend of April 3-4.
Commissioners review site plan
March 23, 2010
Wind farm contractor to be decided by mid-April
A completed site plan for the Laredo Ridge wind farm, showing locations for all 54 wind turbines, was presented to the Boone County Commissioners and the County Planning Commission Monday.
Patrick Dalseth, project coordinator with Midwest Wind Energy, said the plan should meet all existing county regulations. It is now being reviewed by Zoning Administrator Barb Hanson, who will issue zoning permits for the wind development if it meets requirements.
All landowner leases have been signed for the project, Dalseth said. Six potential construction contractors have visited the wind field, and their bids were due March 19.
“We should know the contractor by mid-April, and the successful contractor will likely be mobilizing by the end of April to early May,” he said.
Details and map of wind tower sites in the March 24 Albion News and Petersburg Press Print Editions.
Beckwith All-Conference, 5 Cards Honorable Mention
March 23, 2010
Junior Bobbi Beckwith, one of the leaders on Boone Central’s 20-4 state tournament team this past season, was selected to the 2009-10 Mid-State All-Conference girls basketball team last week by a vote of league coaches.
Five Cardinals - seniors Erica Carder, Cara Struebing and Julian Kunzman and sophomores Jaime Kennedy and Jenna Lehmann - received Honorable Mention in the Mid-State girls and boys voting. Read more
Most area schools will take a ‘hit’
March 23, 2010
Eight of the nine area public school districts will see reductions in their state aid payments next year, according to figures announced March 11 by the Nebraska Department of Education.
The three Boone County school districts collectively will lose more than $114,000 in state aid revenues for 2010-11, and one area school district, Twin River, will lose more than 68 percent of its state aid funding, a reduction of more than $450,000 for next year.
Boone Central, which had a small increase in state aid for the current school year, will see a reduction of $34,282 for next year. The district’s total state aid will decline from $106,223 for the current year (2009-10) to $71,941 for next year.
Details in the March 24 Albion News Print Edition.
Boone Central Returns 9 State Track Qualifiers
March 23, 2010
With talent, depth, experience and leadership, Boone Central’s girls and boys track & field teams have an optimistic outlook for the 2010 season.
Boone Central sent 15 athletes to the state track & field meet in 2009, one of its largest contingents in recent years, and nine of those competitors are back to anchor the Cardinal squads this spring.
BC also has fairly strong numbers - 29 boys and 27 girls - which should provide the depth to allow competitive scoring in larger meets. Read more
‘Celtic Cabaret’ entertains local audience
March 23, 2010
Jill Anderson
2010 Card Golfers Inexperienced
March 23, 2010
Few returning varsity players and lettermen means a new look for the Boone Central boys golf team in 2010.
Even the Cardinal coach is new, in a way, as former mentor Dennis Walters returns to the position this spring.
One positive for the young, inexperienced BC squad is strong numbers, as Walters welcomed 16 prospects to last week’s opening practices. Read more
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