January 2026

Boone Central traveled to West Point last Thursday to dance with Class C2 #1 GACC Bluejays (12-1). The Lady Cards were fresh off a tough loss to C1 top 5 O’Neill the week before and the pressure was on to put that loss in the rearview and rise to the occasion against a tough perennial foe.

St. Edward Volunteer Fire & Rescue are seeking caring, healthcare-minded individuals to serve as Emergency Medical Techs (EMTs) for the community.

A memorial visitation for Phyllis L. Waymire, 80, of Cedar Rapids will be held 5-7 p.m.

The Newman Grove/St. Edward Panther boys basketball team had two games since last report against Elba, coming off a win to take on Grand Island Lutheran and Burwell.

The junior high Panthers basketball team started the second full week of January with another home game against the Palmer Tigers. The Panthers picked up a good head of steam in the first quarter, 120, over Palmer, and led 15-6 heading into the halftime break.

Youth Cardinal wrestler, Nathan Hemmingsen represented his team at the 2025 AAU Winter Nationals in Ralston just after the first of the year. “This is the best of the best kids.

Members of the Cardinal Wrestling Club competed in the Summerland Bobcat Invitational on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Summerland High School.

Viewing followed by a Mass of Christian Burial for Karen Marie Cumming Kane, 77, of Lincoln, was held Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln.

Celebration of Life service for Debra “Deb” J. Trube, 70, of St.