December 2025

Yuletide Fest well attended

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Yuletide Fest was held in Newman Grove on Friday evening, December 5. A big crowd attended. There were rides, all businesses were open with hot drinks and treats, and of course, Santa Claus and the big beautiful tree on Main Street.

Lady Panthers lead off season against Osceola

8 months ago By News Staff

Body The Newman Grove/St. Edward Lady Panthers kicked off their 202526 basketball season with back-toback games on Dec 4, and Dec.

Wrestling team opens at O’Neill

8 months ago By News Staff

Body The Boone Central boys wrestling team traveled to O’Neill on December 6, to take part in the O’Neill Eagle Invite. The Cardinals finished in 12th overall with 74.5 team points.

Cardinals start at Columbus

8 months ago By Darren Wright

Body Sophomore Kaden Miller scored 24 points while older brother Jacob chipped in 19 of his own as Boone Central opened the 25-26 campaign with a loss on the road against Columbus Lakeview, 62-51 last Thursday.

Lady Cards Open Season Strong

8 months ago By News Staff

Body By: Darren Wright AN/BCT Staff Senior Myah Rankin scored a personal best 19 points to lead the Boone Central Lady Cardinals to a dominant season opening victory over Columbus Lakeview 61-39 on the road last Thursday night.

Babbling Brook

8 months ago By Brook Curtiss

Body I’ve warned folks for nearly two decades that there will be a relatively large black hole of information that we rely on now and really love to read in newspapers.

Eugene “Gene” Olnes, 76

8 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral services for Eugene “Gene” Olnes, 76, of Norfolk, will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk.