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Fire departments respond to big hay fire Monday

2 years ago By News Staff

Fire departments from three communities responded to a major hay bale fire at Cedar River Feeders, southeast of Cedar Rapids, on Monday afternoon, Marech 11. Cedar Rapids Fire Department was called to the scene about 2 p.m.

Summit Carbon will hold second meeting in Albion March 26

2 years ago By News Staff

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.

Health Center Chatter

2 years ago By News Staff

Timely Topics from Boone County Health Center March marks the onset of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on one of the most prevalent yet preventable cancers affecting millions worldwide. Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant public health concern, with staggering prevalence rates and associated mortality.

Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central students will be presenting an updated “Cinderella” musical this Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in the school’s Performance Gym. It still features the famed music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, but a 2013 book by writer Douglas Carter Beane has updated it with a few changes.

Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend

Fourth straight district title

2 years ago By News Staff

Make it four district titles in a row for the Boone Central High School speech team. The Cardinals collected another sweepstakes championship at the C1-5 District Tournament Monday, March 11, at Atkinson West Holt.

ARC, PLC sign-ups due March 15

2 years ago By News Staff

Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts.

St. Edward Council approves sreet vacation, sewer study

2 years ago By News Staff

St, Edward City Council approved motions to vacate a street and begin a sewer system study during a short regular meeting Monday night, March 4. The council voted to vacate a section of undeveloped Second Street, north of Hardy Street.

AEDC asks funds for three projects

2 years ago By News Staff

Albion Economic Development Corp. was back in front of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on Feb.

Summit Carbon adds Valero plants to CO2 pipeline, plans meeting here March 12

2 years ago By News Staff

Heartland Greenway CO2 Ventures decided last fall to cancel a carbon dioxide pipeline that would have served Boone County and other areas of Nebraska. Now, a different company, Summit Carbon Solutions of Ames, IA, announced Monday it has changed its project plan, and that eight Valero Renewables plants will be contract shippers on the planned Summit CO2 pipeline.

Creativity with steel

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central industrial arts students have combined art and Nebraska history with metal working skills for a special project this year. They are involved in the Ken Iverson Project, a sculpture-making project and contest involving area schools in a collaborative effort between various disciplines.

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