February 2025

Funeral services for Virginia “Ginny” Johnson, 92, of Pierce, formerly of Pilger, were held at on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Reverend Greg Rathke officiated, and a private family burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery, rural Albion.

Nebraska Wrestle is a media group from Nebraska that broadcasts wrestling and named one of the Lady Cardinal wrestlers this week for her achievements. Boone Central’s Leynn Luna was nominated as Nebraska “wrestler of the week” for her performance over the last couple weeks.

Visitation for Kathryn D. (Koenig) Molt Sojka, 94, of Albion will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 12:30 p.m.

Three coaches and 11 players have been named to the 2025 NEMFCA Eight-Man Football Hall of Fame – including a player from Newman Grove. The Class of 2025 includes: Players Casey Nelson (Newman Grove) Dennis Thorell (Loomis) Larry Riessland (Pleasanton), Joe E.

Great Plains State Bank has been named Best Regional Bank by Newsweek for 2025. CEO and President Rick Chochon said, “it is an honor to be recognized for our growth as well as the success of the trust and partnerships we have established within the communities we serve.” For the second time, Plant-A Insights Group and Newsweek collaborated to identify America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025.

The BC Lady Cardinals picked up some medals at the Dale Bonge Invitational on Febr. 1 in the Boone County Agricultural and Education Center/Niewhoner Arena.

It was a light week for the Boone Central Cardinals boys basketball team with only one match on the schedule. The Cards earned a first-round bye with their solid play last week so the only team on the calendar this week was the Battle Creek Braves (9-8).

On Monday January 27th, the junior high boys’ basketball team hosted the Nebraska Christian Eagles in Newman Grove, and the Panthers picked up a win, 30-25. The whole game was a tight affair with multiple lead changes.

Fresh off a three-game week, the Lady Cardinals of Boone Central (7-9) pulled another busy three-game week. This time it was three nights in a row.