March 2024

Each year in early spring, Christians across the globe celebrate their faith on Easter. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event which is described in the New Testament.

Some 35 bullriders from Nebraska and seven other states competed in the 29th annual Gateway to the Sandhills Bullride at the Niewohner Arena in Albion last Saturday night, March 16. Nebraskans won the top two placings, with Cooper Kursave of Arcadia in first place and Ben Wood of Greeley finishing second. About 800 people attended the event sponsored by Albion FFA Alumni.

Boone County currently has no zoning administrator, and the volunteer chairman of the County Planning Commission is trying to get caught up with current business. Teri Jasa, appointed as zoning administrator in February, resigned from the position on March 13.

Albion Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) gained approval for its latest funds request from the Albion City Council last Tuesday night, March 12.

Summit Carbon Solutions engineer Kylie Lange refers to one of the information placards available at the company’s open house last Tuesday morning, March 12, at the Casey building on the county fairgrounds. The company has recently changed its pipeline plan to add eight Valero Renewables ethanol plants, including the plant at Albion, as shippers on its planned CO2 pipeline. A second meeting is planned here March 26.

Albion Chamber of Commerce is planning two special events this weekend. The Taste of Albion will be held Friday evening, March 22, 6 to 9 p.m.

Many hay bales were destroyed in a fire Monday, March 11, at Cedar River Feeders near Cedar Rapids, but no equipment or other property was damaged in the blaze. Owner Paul Groeteke said he is also thankful there were no injuries to either personnel or animals during this incident.

MENUS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20: Breakfast: Cinnamon roll or caramel roll, cereal/granola bar/yogurt, fruit/juice/milk; Lunch: Grab’n’Go choices available, Chicken Alfredo, cheddar bread with butter, peas and carrots, fresh cauliflower, apricots. choice of milk/smart snack vending.

Masses in Petersburg, Raeville and Elgin have been recently announced. Petersburg will have mass on Sunday at 8 a.m.

Summit Carbon Solutions held a first informational meeting in Albion on Tuesday morning, March 12, at the Casey building on the Boone County Fairgrounds. A second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, 7 a.m.