January 2024

Many area students were recently named to the Wayne State College fall dean’s list. A total of 1,312 students on the dean’s list for exemplary academic achievement during the fall 2023 semester.

Boone Central hosted Lakeview and Scotus for dual wrestling action Thursday. The Boone boys earned a split with the Columbus schools while the Lady Cardinals were edged by Lakeview.

Levander Funeral Home staff and helpers moved quickly to move in and prepare the new funeral home building for an open house last Thursday, Jan. 25.

Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska, Inc. (BRAN) announces its 42nd annual tour across the state of Nebraska, starting June 2 in Valentine and concluding June 8 in Louisville.

More candidate filings for the 2024 elections were recorded during the past week at the Boone County Clerk’s office. Jon Lindgren filed to retain his seat as District 2 County Commissioner.

Boone Central Public Schools will be holding parent-teacher conferences next Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.

MENUS: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31: Breakfast: Ring donut, fresh fruit and juice; Lunch: Chicken Alfredo, broccoli, garlic bread, pineapple.

MENUS: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31: Sausage noodle casserole.

Facilities and new equipment at the new Levander Funeral Home were featured during tours of the building last Thursday, Jan. 25. At left, visitors were in one of the two conference rooms. At right, funeral director Dee Schalk guides a tour through the casket display room.

MENUS: WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31: Breakfast: Cinnamon roll or caramel roll, cereal/granola bar/yogurt, fruit/juice/milk; Lunch: Grab’ n’ Go options available, cavatini with garlic toast, buttered corn, 9-12 salad mix, dried fruit mix, rocky road dessert, choice of milk/smart snack vending.