April 2026

Andreasen, Baker named Cardinal King and Queen

3 weeks ago By News Staff

The 2026 Boone Central Cardinal Prom was held on Saturday with a theme of “Night in Rio.” The students were dressed to impress for the Grand March, and crowed this year’s Cardinal King and Queen were: Cody Andreasen, son of Brian and Cheryl Andreasen; and Sierra Baker, daughter of Dave and Sharon Baker.

Choir sings at District Music Contest

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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. According to the department members, there was a new HVAC unit installed that morning and it appeared to have some mechanical issues which caused it to introduce smoke into the ventilation system.

Local firefighters again hit the road to help

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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

3 weeks ago By Tim Rossow

The Newman Grove/St. Edward Panther track and field teams competed in a pair of meets last week.

Six take First Communion

3 weeks ago By News Staff

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. From left: Brooks Hassebrook, Tanner Johnson, Argenis Gallardo, Charlie Hassebrook Brynlee Sindelar and Lauren Osantowski. Argenis Gallardo was also confirmed during the Mass. Annette Micek was the children’s PRE teacher that prepared them for this special day.

Two honored for graduation

3 weeks ago By News Staff

Two of the 2026 St. Edward graduates that attend PRE classes at St.