Blood drive hits donation goal
The Newman Grove Red Cross blood drive was held on August 19, 2024, at Fellowship Bible Church. The group reported had 62 donors collecting 62 units of blood with a goal of 59.
August 2024
From the St. Ed Files...
80 Years Ago August 24, 1944 At a meeting of the American Legion Crosier Post, the following were elected to office for the coming year. Art Weidner, Commander; Tom Harris, Vice-Commander; Ed Rimovsky, Service Officer; and D.
Health Center to celebrate awards
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the facility has once again been recognized as a Five-Star Hospital—marking the fifth year the local Center has earned this prestigious designation.
New knee surgery offered at BCHC
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced that Dr. Jordan Ochs, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon, is now offering the groundbreaking Jiffy Knee™ total knee replacement procedure.
BDCA hosts lunch and learn
On August 20, Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) hosted the first of three Lunch & Learn sessions designed to support local businesses. Fourteen Boone County businesses participated in the event, which was titled: Unlock Your Perfect Rural Marketing Strategy.
Book Vending machine ribbon cutting held at Boone Central
Boone Central Elementary held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Book Vending Machine during the Back-to-School open house on Wednesday, August 15th.
Babbling Brook
I’m sitting in some pretty big desks at the moment. Between the years of service that retired last year I counted at least 125 total years of service to the “press industy.”
Farmers Market will be Sept. 7 at The Venue
Produce and products of all kinds will be featured at a downtown farmers market in Albion on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Valuations continue to rise county-wide, up 26%
According to the Boone County Assessor’s office, sales in the area have pushed valuations to an increase of 26.518% this year, increasing the total county valuation to $3.17 billion.
Beck’s hosts ag forum, Governor Q&A
A gathering at the Boone County Event Center at the Fairgrounds was held last week – with representatives from Beck’s Hybrids flying in from the home office in Illinois, and a special question and answer period with Governor Jim Pillen for the second half of the event.
