Bus, van purchases gain board approval
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Purchases of a new school bus and a low mileage 10-passenger van were approved by the Boone Central School Board at their meeting early Monday morning, Aug. 12.
August 2024
Free Little Library opens near park
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The one under the shelter is “The Free Little Library” in the Uptown Park shelter which contains books for all ages. Its hoped that parents or grandparents will take a book and read while the kids are playing in the park or anyone can take a book home read it and bring it back. There are kid’s books which might be good for a quick read. Also residents are welcome to add books to the collection.
Meis is re-elected to Soybean Board
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Anna Meis of Elgin was re-elected in July to serve a new term as the District 1 representative on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB). Meis will again serve the counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt, Knox, Madison and Pierce on the board.
Local producers donating beef to school
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Fostering a connection between the community and school cafeteria seems like a dream for countless schools. And now, for Albion’s Boone Central Schools, that dream has become a reality.
Member-Guest Champs
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Winning team at the 2024 Albion Country Club Member-Guest Tournament were Jon Webster and Steve Krohn. The annual tournament had a full slate of golfers and was held Aug.
St. Edward graduate to be inducted into “Omaha Hall of Fame”, Aug. 21
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Sid Meridith, originally from Boone and a graduate of St. Edward High School, will be featured as a part of this year’s 2024 Omaha Business Hall of Fame gala on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, inducted into the Hall.
‘Ride to Remember’ Aug. 24 to include benefit auction for Wrenley Frey
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The annual “Ride to Remember” sponsored by South Side Lounge and Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, Shell Creek Station 102, is coming up Saturday, Aug. 24, at Newman Grove.
Tree Grants available
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Reminder from the Newman Grove Tree Board: Citizens of Newman Grove have until September 30th to enter the tree grant drawing. Four $100.00 grants will be given.
Boone County Raceway
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In lieu of regular races this week, the Boone County Raceway held Go-Cart Races at the local track. Racers from mainly the local area took the final positions in each race, from Albion, Columbus, Elgin, Scotia and more.
BC TeamMates win regional award
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The Boone Central TeamMates Mentoring program was recently awarded the Chapter of the Year award from the North Central region. The Boone Central team reported 26 new mentors recruited to be matched with local students for the year. The Teammate mentors also completed more than 60 refresher trainings, and were able to complete all the new mentor training that was required for the growth of the chapter.
