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.

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.

The J in Albion is having a special pre-St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 14.

Blood drives will be held: • Tuesday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.