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October 2025

Betty M. Waymire, 89

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Betty Marie Waymire (née Newquist), 89, was born on December 12, 1935, in Lexington, and she passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Her early years were marked by love, faith, and family.
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Harley G. Guthard, 82

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Memorial services for Harley G. Guthard, 82 of Cedar Rapids, were held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.
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Cornerstone opens Cardinal Branch

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Cornerstone Bank, in partnership with the Nebraska Council on Economic Education, has announced the opening of a new In-School Savings Bank (ISSB) at Boone Central Elementary School. The student-run bank will be known as the Cardinal Branch of Cornerstone Bank.
Albion News

TeamMates Burger Bash well attended

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Boone Central TeamMates is a school club that currently has 72 Mentor/ Mentee matches. The pairs meet at school once a week during the school day during the school year. Teammates was founded by Dr. Tom and Nancy Osborne in1991, this the 25th year at Boone Central. Teammates would like to thank Pillens for the burger meat and to other individuals and businesses who made the Burger Bash a success. Anyone interested in becoming a mentor (especially men), contact Kristine Schrad at 402-741-1647.
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Softball girls heading into post-season

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The Boone Central Softball team split games at home at the Boone Central Triangular, nearing the end of the regular season and clinging to a winning record at 13-12. The team played in the Mid-States Conference tournament on September 27, and hosted a triangular on September 29, coming out the other side with two wins and three losses.
Albion News

Cardinals Tame the Cougars

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It’s a whole new season with the Boone Central record back to an even 2-2 after two dominant wins. Last week brought a visit from the Cross County Cougars also sitting at 2-2 and looking to rebound from back to back losses.
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