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February 2026

Spirit squads compete over the weekend

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

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. They drew the O’Neill subdistrict C1-5 as a #2 seed meaning they would start things out against #3 Arlington (12-11) on Feb 17th.
Albion News

Marvin L. Primus, 79

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.
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Dorothy A. Olson, 99

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.
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Arlyce J. Sellhorst, 83

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.
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Mary Lou Djernes, 91

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.
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Two Cardinal wrestlers pick up silver

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. “What a long week with lots of good wrestling,” said Coach Josh Majerus.
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Valladao honored with state award

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.
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