Boone Central students qualify for State Speech
March 9, 2010

Kevin Carder, left, and Kayla Kettelson
Kevin Carder and Kayla Kettelson advanced to the finals round and qualified for state meet competition.
Carder qualified for state with a second place in Humorous Prose at districts. Kayla Kettelson received third place with her Humorous Prose presentation to earn her trip to state.
The Class B State Speech Tournament will be held Thursday, March 18, at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
New Albion ‘branding’ introduced
March 2, 2010

New logos for Albion.
‘Polar Dip’ again successful
February 23, 2010

Participants splash into the frigid Cedar River.
The Toma Rutten Memorial event raised money for a college fund for Toma’s children, Kaimyn and Hunter, along with funds for the “Cedar Cares for Kids” account, which is used to help area families recover from emergencies such as accidents, injuries, illnesses or deaths.
A chili contest, soup supper, singing bee and dance were also part of the day and evening events.
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.
Meyer wins County Spelling Contest
February 9, 2010

Jackson Meyer
He earned a trip to Omaha to represent Boone County in the annual Midwest Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Omaha World-Herald, to be held Saturday, March 13, at Creighton University’s Harper Center.
This year’s county contest attracted 35 participants, representing Boone Central Elementary, Boone Central Middle School, Cedar Rapids Public School and St. Edward Public School. Kathy Thorberg, Boone County Clerk, was the Spelling Bee Official. Cheryl Kuehner served as enunciator for the contest. Serving as judge was Connie Sugden.
Shirley Petsche is new Albion Chamber president
February 2, 2010

Outgoing Albion Chamber President Scott Reilly congratulates new President Shirley Petsche.
The banquet is held annually by the chamber and Boone County Community Foundation. Jeff Temme served as master of ceremonies, and 96 people attended.
Scott Reilly, outgoing chamber president, began the program by introducing chamber board members and reviewing the past year’s activities. Three new businesses were welcomed to the community in 2009.
The program included a presentation by the Boone County Area Foundation and entertainment by Boone Central High School speech students.
Read the Feb. 3 Albion News Print Edition for details.
Getting their heads together
January 26, 2010

UNL architecture students study at St. Edward.
Celebration of song
January 19, 2010

Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir members perform.
In this photo, some of the male choir members were performing a song of celebration in the aisles.
Audience members attended from as far away as Colorado Springs, CO, to hear the choir perform a wide variety of music from every corner of the globe. The Emmy-nominated choir’s current tour will culminate in May, when they perform with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra.
The concert was part of the Albion Area Arts Council’s 2009-10 schedule.




