Business

Body Marc Pelster, journey line technician at Cornhusker Public Power District Albion service center, recently marked his 15-year service anniversary. Pelster was hired as an apprentice line technician on the Columbus construction crew on July 11, 2011.

Body Cindy Koziol has joined Loup Power District as a customer service representative at the St. Edward and Genoa offices.

Body Amanda Sorensen started as the new director of Boone Beginnings on July 7th. She took the time to talk with the Albion News to let the community know more about her.

Body Journey Line/Service Technician Dave Shanno was recently recognized for 30 years of service to Loup Power District. Shanno worked for the Wahoo Utilities Department and Cornhusker Public Power District before joining Loup in 1996 as a line/service technician in Albion.

Body On June 25, 2026, Cloverlodge Care Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Cloverlodge was first opened in Saint Edward in July of 1973.

Body Artificial Intelligent (AI Machines), these machines can operate anywhere without a human present (if they don’t break down, or need to be refilled), they made entry in Albion in the middle 1900s with “pop machines”, drop in a dime and pull out a bottle of pop.

Body The Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward will be celebrating it’s 50th year of service to the community with an open house this Thursday, June 25.

Body Boone County Health Center is continuing its commitment to keeping children safe by certifying two registered nurses as Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs). Angie Schalk, RN, and Maria Kinney, RN, completed the nationally recognized certification program in April.

Body Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,555 to 20 organizations at the May 11 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Kyndell Penick said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.