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January 2026

Passing buses draws concern

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The Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints this school season of persons passing a school bus when the flashing stop arm and red lights are flashing. This applies to school busses loading and unloading at St.
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Green Dot training offered by BCHC

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Boone County Health Center (BCHC) will host its first Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Boone County Health Center.
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“All Right Guy” speaks at school

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Newman Grove Public Schools hosted a special guest speaker before the Christmas break, Travis Pieper, the “All Right” Guy talked to the student body and staff about resilience, attitude and character, among other topics.
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Lady Cards win three straight to start New Year

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Boone Central hosted the Boone Central Holiday Tourney on December 30th & 31st last week and they did not disappoint. Faced with a good Adams Central team (3-3) in the first round, the Cardinals took care of business and secured the victory, thanks in large part to the terrific play of Miranda McGill and Myah Rankin.
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Boone Central picks up second at local tourney

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The Boone Central Cardinal boys’ wrestling team made a short trip to Newman Grove for the 2026 holiday wrestling tournament on December 30, picking up a runner-up title for their efforts. “Team wrestled well in Newman Grove,” said Coach Josh Majerus.
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Confirmed measels prompts vaccine clinics

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Four confirmed measles cases in Platte County have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, all of which are limited to a single household, with two cases currently active. Thus far, no community spread has been identified. Due to privacy, no further information will be provided.
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