Taste of Albion, Easter Egg Hunt coming up soon
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Albion Chamber of Commerce is planning two special events in mid-March. The Taste of Albion will be held Friday evening, March 22, 6 to 9 p.m.
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Fund drive complete for Eli Porter Project
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A new inclusive playground for children of all abilities will be built in Albion’s Fuller Park, likely later this year, now that fund-raising has been completed for the project. A final donation of $30,000 from the Valero Energy Foundation last week means the total project goal of $370,999 has been met, and the project can proceed.
St. Pat’s Carnival set this Sunday
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St. Michael’s Parish of Albion will lbe hosting its annual St.
Fire departments respond to big hay fire Monday
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Fourth straight district title
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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
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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
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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.