February 2026

Spirit squads compete over the weekend

5 months ago By News Staff

Body The Boone Central cheerleaders competed in Traditional Tumbling and Game Day on Friday, February 20th. While they did not place in the top 5, they achieved their highest scores since we have been participating in cheer competitions.

Dance: back row: Johnna Spence(11), Braylee Young(11), Audrey Meyer(11), Ella Fogleman(11), Cali Stokes(11); middle row: Alexa Lueken(9), Payton Becker(12), Ciara Baker(12), Hope Nore(9); front row: Kaitlyn Dodds(9), Harper Olnes

Lady Cards fall in sub-district game

5 months ago By Darren Wright

Body With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the Cardinals needed a short memory to shake off the late season losing skid and refocus for subdistricts.

Marvin L. Primus, 79

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral services for Marvin L. Primus, 79, of Cedar Rapids, will be held at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

Dorothy A. Olson, 99

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral Services for Dorothy A. Olson, 99, of Newman Grove will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Newman Grove.

Arlyce J. Sellhorst, 83

5 months ago By News Staff

Body A celebration of life for Arlyce Jean McCoig Sellhorst, 83, of Fremont will be held at a later date for the family. Arlyce Jean McCoig Sellhorst, born November 27, 1942, passed away peacefully at her home in Fremont, with family, February 18, 2026.

Carolee F. Werner, 81

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Graveside services and celebration of life for Carolee F. Werner, 81, will be announced at a later date.

Mary Lou Djernes, 91

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Funeral Services for Mary Lou Djernes, 91, of Central City, will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Central City.

Two Cardinal wrestlers pick up silver

5 months ago By News Staff

Body The Boone Central girls and boys wrestling teams both qualified members for the 2026 individual tournaments that were held last week at the CHI Center in Omaha – returning home with two state medalists for the program.

Albion alum, Mach, named Region V principal of year

5 months ago By From Concordia University

Body Troy Mach discovered Concordia University, Nebraska’s graduate program offerings while searching for an online program that would honor as many credits as possible from his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction.

Valladao honored with state award

5 months ago By News Staff

Body Boone County Weed Superintendent, Margaret Valladao, was honored with the 2025 Region 3 Superintendent of the Year Award for the State of Nebraska. This award was presented during the 79th NWCAAnnual Conference and Trade Show held in Norfolk, Nebraska.