Two acts named for Boone County Fair
The Boone County Ag Society announced via their social media pages last week, Feb. 19, that two musical acts have been booked for Tuesday evening during this year’s Boone County Fair.
February 2026
Junior High travels for Stanton Honor Band
On Saturday, February 14th, 12 Boone Central 7th and 8th Grade Band and Choir students traveled to the Stanton Junior High Honor Festival. 31 schools and approximately 300 students participated in the event. Students were selected based on nominations by their directors.
Cardinal varsity sweeps Battle Creek event
The Cardinals traveled to Battle Creek on Saturday February 21 to compete in the always challenging Battle Creek Invitational. The Cardinals came home with the Varsity Sweepstakes championship narrowly edging out the host Battle Creek.
Boys prep for Fullerton...
The Newman Grove/St. Edward Panther boys’ basketball team will travel to Fullerton for the D1-6 Sub-District competition next week. They will take on Neligh-Oakdale (5-16) to begin the post-season play.
Reynoldson places in VOD contest
Boone Central senior Elissa Reynoldson with her Voice of Democracy award along with Past National President Dixie Hild, State Auxiliary President Liz Davis and State VFW Post Commander Ron Sibal.
Gerald Benne, 85
Funeral service for Gerald “Jerry” Lee Benne, 85, of Oakland will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Gerald A. Reinhart, 74
Gerald “Whitey” A. Reinhart , 74, of Albion, NE passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Albion, NE.
Petersburg drive collects 37 units
RedCross Blood Drive Coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner reported a successful Petersburg February blood drive with 37 units donated surpassing their goal of 36 with several milestones set. Donors were down, expected due to illness etc.
Randy W. Riley, 59
Memorial service for Randy W. Riley, 59 of Norfolk, will take place at a later date.
David L. Kaul, 75
A celebration of life service for David L. Kaul, age 75, of Grand Island, will be held on Friday, February 20th at 10:30 a.m.
