Andreasen, Baker named Cardinal King and Queen
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The 2026 Boone Central Cardinal Prom was held on Saturday with a theme of “Night in Rio.
April 2026
Choir sings at District Music Contest
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Members of the Boone Central Band and Choir traveled to Norfolk High School for the NSAA District Music Contest on Friday, April 24th. Norfolk High School was the host site of 17 schools.
Courthouse fire call was HVAC issue
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Following the response to the fire call at the Boone County Courthouse last week, it was reported that it appeared to be an HVAC issue that caused the concern.
Local firefighters again hit the road to help
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On Wednesday evening, April 22nd, the Mid-Nebraska Task Force was requested to deploy for the Pressey Fire in Custer County – including first responders from Albion, St. Edward and around the area.
Krauses built grocery building
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This building was built by P.A. Krause and Sons for their Hardware and Machinery Store in the 1900 era.
Tree Board celebrates with Elementary
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The Newman Grove Tree Board celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Newman Grove Elementary. The pre-K to 6th grade received a book and puzzle for their classrooms.
Tree grants available for seed money
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Newman Grove residents are invited to apply for a tree grant. Newman Grove Tree Board will be awarding $100 grants to five city residents.
Panthers compete at Quad, Palmer, confererence Friday
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The Newman Grove/St. Edward Panther track and field teams competed in a pair of meets last week.
Six take First Communion
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Pictured with Fr. Matthew Gutowski, pastor, are the six communicants who celebrated their First Holy Communion during the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Two honored for graduation
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Two of the 2026 St. Edward graduates that attend PRE classes at St.