February 2024

Body Boone County Planning Commission now has a new zoning administrator, Teri Jasa, and they opened a busy schedule Monday night, Feb. 26, after not meeting since February of 2023.

Body Construction is progressing well on the first two speculative homes being built for the Albion Economic Development Corp. at 11th and State Streets.

Body At a special lunch and learn program last Wednesday, Feb. 21, Amanda Gulbrandson pointed out the many opportunities that area residents can use if they need mental health counseling.

Body Only one new election filing was recorded during the past week by the Boone County Clerk’s office. Cindy Miller filed as a new candidate for St.

Body Tickets for the 2024 Boone County Fair Concert, featuring the Eli Young Band with special guest Walker Montgomery, will go on sale this Friday, March 1. The concert will be Saturday night, July 6, at the fairgrounds grandstand.

Body It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Francis Urban Veik. He was born in Albion, NE on July 11, 1936, and departed this life on Feb.

Body On Sunday, Rosie Heying was among those attending the baptism of Hunter James Heying at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin. Later, she joined the guests attending the celebration hosted by Hunter’s parents, Austin and Conner Heying and family at Elgin.

Body Cardinal Spirit Squad competed 2024 NCA Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island this weekend. Boone Central’s cheer team performed in the Game Day category in C1, placing 19th and scoring 72.10 points with no deductions.

Body Dave Stoddard, president of the Northeast Nebraska All Star Football Classic Board of Directors, has announced coaches, officials, and player rosters for the 2024 game.

Body A birthday happens every year. It’s a good time to pause.