March 2026

Lady Cards finish successful campaign

2 months ago By Darren Wright

And thus concludes my third season covering the Boone Central Lady Cards basketball team. It has been an adventure following these young women and Coach Imus for three seasons, filled with highs and lows. But there has definitely been a trajectory this team has been on over these years and that is up. Led by some talented young freshmen and sophomores that have grown into talented hard-working juniors and seniors.

CPPD seeking Leadership energy camp candidates

2 months ago By News Staff

Cornhusker Public Power District is seeking applications from 9, 10 and 11 grade students to attend the Youth Energy Leadership Camp. Cornhusker Public Power District will sponsor six students to attend the all-expense-paid camp, including transportation to and from camp.

Cub Scouts visit Cedar Valley Lumber

2 months ago By News Staff

On Sunday February 22nd the Cub Scout Pack 155 was hosted by Cedar Valley Lumber in Albion. Brian Nathan and Tim Woebbecke demonstrated several tools to the scouts and provided bird house kits. The scouts were given the opportunity to use the hand tools that were demonstrated to assemble their bird houses. In addition to building a bird house, Brian and Tim gave a tour of the lumber yard and helped explain their role in this community. “Cub Scout Pack

Front row, left to right: Gideon Cruise, Jameson Reeder, Jacob Reeder, Colton Ford, Max Landauer, Ty Kimbrough, Jada Fritschle, Julia Fritschle, Joe Landauer, Anthony Landauer. Back row, left to right: Tim Woebbecke, Brian Nathan.

Vi V. Voelker 90,

2 months ago By News Staff

Funeral Services for Vi V. Voelker, 90, of Newman Grove, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Newman Grove.

Robert Virgil Stopak, 80

2 months ago By News Staff

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Virgil Stopak, 80, of Albion, were held Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion.

Curt D. Morgan, 62

2 months ago By News Staff

Graveside Service for Curt D. Morgan, 62 of Colorado will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday March 7, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion.

5000 Quilts sent to Mission work

2 months ago By News Staff

The Tuesday Morning Quilters achieved their goal of 5000 quilts being sent to the Orphan Grain Train in Norfolk for distribution worldwide last week. Tuesday Morning Quilters began in 2013 as the St.

Group Photo: l. to r. Liz Keehn, Pat Kolm, Judy Hunt, Kay Swerczek, Sue McIntyre, Diane Buettner.

Clark Park project begins...

2 months ago By News Staff

Work has started on the Clark Park update project, as part of the City of Albion and AEDC’s project that was announced at the beginning of the month. Construction will prioritize the trail segment from the Sports Complex to Clark Park, with the goal of having it completed before ball season begins.

AEDC removes old church buildings on South 9th

2 months ago By News Staff

Work didn’t take long for the removal of two structures on 9th Street two weeks ago. The Albion Economic Development Council announced the demolition of two buildings on South 9th Street at the beginning part of February, to clear the lots and make them available for new construction., It was mentioned in an online comment that the two buildings were originally schoolhouses that were purchased and moved into Albion by the Albion Seventh-Day Adventist church.

Young parents class hosted by BCHC

2 months ago By Submitted Article

The early years of a child’s life can be filled with both joy and challenge— and Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is offering a new opportunity to help parents navigate both with confidence. This spring, BCHC will host a Young Child Parenting Group, designed to equip parents and guardians with practical tools, encouragement, and support during some of the most important years of parenting.