May 2025

Eileen Hockemeier, 90

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Eileen Hockemeier, age 90, of Tilden, was held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Tilden. Reverend John Norman was celebrant, with burial in St.

Keith M. Jacobson, 94

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Funeral services for Keith M. Jacobson, 94, of Newman Grove were held Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Newman Grove.

Gazebo project to be dedicated

1 year ago By Submitted Article

Body Years ago, the Boone Co. Museum began receiving donations in memory of family and friends.

Graduates honored at commencement

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Boone Central graduation commencement ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18 to a packed crowd of parents, family and friends. The exercises opened with “Pomp and Circumstance” by the Boone Central High School Band, and Thomas Roberts served as Master of Ceremonies.

The Class of 2025 received their diplomas at Boone Central last weekend. Photo by Bristol Hardwick.

TeamMates celebrating 25 years at BC

1 year ago By Submitted Article

Body TeamMates mentoring has been a part of Boone Central for 25 years! We had our annual spring banquet April 27 celebrating 70 mentors and 74 mentees. We have two graduating seniors- Kyler Buck and Tracy Perez.

Schenk named as Caring Kind winner at Boone Health

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced Louise Schenk as its 2025 Caring Kind Employee of the Year. For the past 12 years, Schenk has served in Environmental Services with unwavering dedication.

Local scholarships benefit Cardinal students

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Boone Central hosted its honors night last week, and released its listing of scholarship winners this week.

Cardinal Junior High Track competes at State

1 year ago By Darren Wright

Body They say you learn something new every day. Well, this week I learned that there is such a thing as state junior high track.

Cardinals take the podium at District Track

1 year ago By Darren Wright

Body The postseason is upon us and the Boone Central track teams did not disappoint at the C-5 District meet in David City. The meet featured 10 teams including many local schools.

Brodersen makes All-Conference team with WSC

1 year ago By News Staff

Body The Wayne State College women’s golf team landed three players on the 2024-25 Northern Sun Conference Women’s Golf All-Conference Team announced Wednesday morning by the league office in Burnsville, Minnesota.