April 2026

Community Cleanup heaped four dumpsters

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Last week the Petersburg Village Board held their annual village clean-up . The four dumpsters which sat on Main Street were filled to capacity even after Village Superintendent Nick Prothman used a payloader to press them down.

FFA Chapter holds banquet

3 months ago By Ashlynn Naber

Body On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Boone Central FFA Chapter held its annual end-of-year banquet. This banquet was filled with recognition of students, FFA alumni, parents, and community members who helped out our organization this school year.

26-27 Officers: (l to r): Kailyn Choat, Lucas Frey, Daron Dozler, Kate Maricle, Bethany Preister, Ashlynn Naber, Owen Laska

Election 2026 - Boone County Sheriff

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Name: Denny Johnson Age: 55 Family: wife, Melinda; three married daughters, seven grandchildren Occupation: Boone County Sheriff Social, Church or Civic Service: I have been a member of the Albion United Methodist Church for over forty years where I have served as a Trustee for...

Fire & Rescue respond to Preserve call

3 months ago By News Staff

Body On Monday, April 13th at 5:18 p.m. the Petersburg Fire and Rescue were involved in a search and rescue at the Olson Nature Preserve south of Petersburg.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 16

3 months ago By From The Nebraska Game & Park

Body Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska will be May 16. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit for the day.

Jim J. Vanderloop Jr., 75

3 months ago By News Staff

Body A memorial visitation Jim J. Vanderloop Jr., 75, of Cedar Rapids, will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

James H. Kohtz, 77

3 months ago By News Staff

Body A memorial visitation for James H. Kohtz, 77, of Lincoln, will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Elizabeth A. Carder, 92

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Elizabeth “Liz” A. Carder, 92, of Albion, was held Monday, April 27, 2026, St.

Patrick “Pat” J. Sullivan, 79

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Patrick “Pat” J. Sullivan, 79, of Albion, were held Wednesday, April 29, 2026, St.

Mary Lou Labenz, 90

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Lou Labenz, 90, of Albion, will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026, St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Albion.