Business

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) last week announced outstanding results from a recent state inspection conducted at the health center. CEO Caleb Poore said he was deeply grateful and appreciative of the BCHC team for their exceptional performance, dedication and commitment to excellence.

Andy Elder joined Great Plains State Bank, Petersburg branch, as vice president and loan officer last Monday, April 15. He joins Todd Heithoff, market president, and all other current staff members there.

Petersburg native Danny Henn is marking 10 years in business at Rae Valley Repair in Petersburg. He will hold an open house at the business, 102 North Front Street, on Saturday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m.

Cedar Valley Insurance Agency Inc., of Cedar Rapids, was recently honored with a Star Award for exceptional performance on behalf of North Star Mutual Insurance Company in 2023. Cedar Valley Insurance is among a select number of agencies from Nebraska who received a Star Award from North Star Mutual this year.

Cornerstone Insurance Group has announced the promotion of Harley Fiala to the position of Insurance Manager at the Albion location. Harley grew up in David City, and attended college at Southeast Community College in Lincoln.

Jeff Epstein was introduced last fall as the new club professional at Albion Country Club, and this will be his first season in the position. He said looks forward to meeting and getting to know the area residents and ACC members.

Albion Sale Barn Cafe is off to a good start after opening last fall inside the Albion Livestock Market. The cafe is now open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced its recognition as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Award winner for the third consecutive year. The prestigious award is bestowed by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), underscoring BCHC’s commitment to excellence in rural healthcare provision.

Cindy Sorensen, social services director at Cloverlodge Care Center, St. Edward, was honored on her retirement from the facility with an open house event there Monday, April 1.

Nebraska’s hospitals will benefit from new state legislation that will maximize the federal financial resources available to them. The new law signed last Friday by Gov.