February 2025

The Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF), an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications from local non-profit organizations. Applications supporting projects and programs that have a positive impact on quality of life in Boone County will be considered.

Memorial services for Mary M. Jackson, 95, of Cedar Rapids will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at St.

Funeral Services for Rosalena A. Pospisil, 98, of Newman Grove were held Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Newman Grove.

Funeral services for Rodney E. Olson, 94, of Cedar Rapids were held Monday, February 24, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids.

Memorial services for Ardath Ann Davidson, 90, of rural St. Edward will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Funeral Services for Laura Mae Spieker age 91 of Neligh, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 at St.

The Boone Central Boys Basketball team wrapped up their regular season last week with Senior Night at home as they hosted conference foe the Crofton Warriors (3-18). The Warriors came intoAlbion riding an eight-game losing streak dating back to Jan 17th.

Boone County Health Center President and CEO Caleb Poore recently attended the RuralMED COOP CEO Roundtable, where he serves as a board member.

A Knights of Columbus Hoop Shoot was held in Spalding on February 9. The District 21 free throw champions were: Laureen Gompert, Mia Curry, Brittni Ray, Maggie Krohn, Easton Heikes, Nolan Carraher, Barret Gleisinger, Aaron Weltruski and Easton Hunt.

Roberts, Dozler pick up medals Landauer sixth, Luna takes runner-up The Boone Central Cardinal wrestling team took three wrestlers to the NSAA State Tournament this past weekend, with two bringing home a medal.