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New warehouse building nears completion

Jack Dailey, owner of Dailey Feed Inc., recently finished construction on a new building for his business. Some concrete work and electrical wiring remain to be completed. This building, located on the east side of Highway 91 near the Albion city limits, will be used to store bulk commodities, including dried distillers grain and corn gluten pellets. These commodities, usually bought by the semi-truck load, will be available to smaller producers. Dailey also plans to offer a line of bag minerals through this site. He is hoping for a June 1, 2010 kick-off date.

Management trainee joins local store

Kody Stiger, a native of Ord, NE, joined the Albion NAPA store in mid-February as a management trainee.

Kody said he looks forward to serving customers in the Albion area and becoming involved in the community.

More details in the March 3 Albion News Print Edition.

City sales tax revenue strong in December 2009

Albion city sales tax revenue increased in December 2009 for the second consecutive month.

Total receipts were $59,947, for an increase of 13 percent over the December 2008 total of $53,127, and up 61.5 percent over the November 2009 total of $37,125.

Sales tax revenue for the last six months of 2009 (July through December) totaled $257,433, and were down 9.3 percent from the 2008 July through December total of $283,827.

Motor vehicle sales tax receipts for December 2009 were also strong at $2,590. The total was up 16 percent from December 2008 but five percent below the total for November 2009.

Jim Brown to retire from feedlot manager post

Jim Brown will be retiring at the end of February after 20 years as feedlot manager at Wagonhammer Ranches.

During that time, Brown has been in charge of buying and selling commodities for the operation. He also has been in charge of the general organization of the feedlots and farms. He has kept track of the consumption of the commodities, implant dates and other general operations in the feedlots.

Complete details in the Feb. 17 Albion News Print Edition.

AEDC/Chamber plan gains approval

Albion Citizens Advisory Committee last Wednesday gave its approval to a request for funding part of the cost to provide a full-time director and office space for the Albion Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) and Albion Chamber of Commerce.

AEDC requested $27,000 in city sales tax funds for 60 percent of the cost of a shared administrative office for both organizations through the remainder of 2010.

The request was scheduled to come before the Albion City Council for final approval at its meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 9.

More details in the Feb. 10 Albion News Print Edition.

AEDC, Chamber approve plan to share director, office space

A plan to share a full-time director, as well as office space and equipment, has received preliminary approval by the boards of directors of the Albion Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and the Albion Chamber of Commerce (ACC).

Key to the plan will be a full-time administrator or director, who would be responsible for day-to-day duties benefiting both organizations.

The advantages of full-time representation are obvious in communities and organizations around the state, said Doug Young, AEDC president. The most progressive communities have full-time representation for their business communities, he said.

Details in the Feb. 3 Albion News Print Edition.

City sales tax receipts up in November

Albion’s city sales tax receipts reached a record high for the month in November 2009.

Total receipts were $37,125, an increase of 23 percent over November 2008 and up four percent from October 2009.

The total marked the highest November city sales tax receipts on record.

Details in the Jan. 27 Albion News Print Edition.

Businesses, organizations contribute to Food Pantry

Boone County area residents were very generous in donations to the Boone County Food Pantry through the holiday season.

Contributions were received from area schools, businesses and individuals during the past two months, said Nancee Krohn, one of the pantry managers.

Recent contributors included Junction 14-91 Restaurant in Albion, with 10 percent of its proceeds from Nov. 19, and Cedar Rapids State Bank, with collections of food and monetary donations during the Christmas season.

In 2009, the pantry served 115 families or individuals — an increase of 25 families from 2008. The highest volume of clients was in January, June and August, Krohn said. The food needs of all clients were met.

The pantry now has a small freezer, and it can accept contributions of frozen meat that has been USDA inspected.

The pantry is open Thursdays at 1104 West State Street (former USDA building) in Albion. For information, call Nancee Krohn or Sue Sydow.

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