February 2024

Midstates Data Transport, LLC, doing business as Stealth Broadband, has been awarded over $785,000 through a state funding program to improve high speed internet access in portions of Boone County. Funds were awarded through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP), and will enable Stealth Broadband to expand its fiber optic cable network into underserved areas of Boone County.

Petersburg America Legion Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Several area students were named recently to the fall dean’s list at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This is the dean’s list for students in nursing, the allied health professions, pharmacy and dentistry.

Boone Central speech team captured runner-up honors in a 19-team field at the Wayne High/Wayne State Classic Tournament last Saturday, Feb. 3.

MENUS: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7: No breakfast or lunch.

Commodities for people over 60 who have signed up will arrive Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

Boone-Nance County Genealogical Society will hold a meeting on Feb. 12, 2024 at the St.

Wally and Karen Scholl attended Allie Scholl’s wrestling meet on Thursday afternoon at Pierce and Carter Scholl’s music program on Thursday evening in Norfolk. Dana Mazour and Madilyn of Omaha were guests of Larry and Cathy Pelster.

Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) invited representatives from each of the county’s communities to attend a collaborative “mixer” event on Jan. 24.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced that Josh Fitchner is the latest addition to its staff. Fitchner is a physical therapist with strong ties to the local community.