LPD pays out leases
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Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.4 million to area communities. Each of these communities owns their electric distribution systems.
February 2026
From the Sheriff
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From the Boone Co Sheriff’s Office State Statute 60-489 - Operator’s License; duty to carry and exhibit; exception; officers; power to demand presentation.
Babbling Brook
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I’m a sucker for a good auction.
Benes on Shrine Bowl North team
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The 68th annual Nebraska Shrine Bowl football game will be played on Saturday, June 6 in Kearney, with a number of local players on the roster.
Two qualify for Girls State wrestling
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The Lady Cardinals wrestling team traveled to Columbus for the B-2 District last weekend, and picked up two state qualifiers from the tough tournament. “What a stacked district,” said Coach Josh Majerus.
Junior High Cardinals finish season at home
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The Boone Central Middle School girls wrestling team finished their season with a home invitational last week. “Please congratulate them on their performances all season,” said Coach Josh Majerus.
Weekend Warrior wrestlers compete at E-V, Boone Trophy tourney
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The Albion “Weekend Warrior” young wrestlers traveled to the Elkhorn Valley trophy tournament on Sunday, Feb. 8 for an invitational.
New Superintendent accepts position
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Following a series of special meetings, interviews and executive sessions, the Newman Grove Board of Education offered the school’s top job last Thursday, and received an acceptance from Tyler Beranek, former principal at Lindsay Academy.
Strong wins 6th at State Bowling
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Representing Newman Grove/St. Edward’s bowling team, Serenity Strong won sixth-place at the Class B Girls State bowling tournament in Lincoln this past Monday.
Lady Panthers end season at Plainview
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Three Lady Panther wrestlers ended their regular seasons at the B-1 District tournament in Plainview last week. At 120, Mackenzie Wiese (13-16) won with a bye, pinned Segelke of Minden, lost by pin to Thompson of Yutan and lost by pin to Settje of Laurel-Concord-Colerdige.