April 2026

FCCLA picks up State Champs, many medalists

4 months ago By News Staff

Body A total of 17 Boone Central FCCLA students competed in three different STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events, demonstrating their dedication to leadership development, career preparation, and making a positive impact in their communities.

Middle Schoolers take gold at Cardinal Call Out speech

4 months ago By News Staff

Body The fourth annual “Cardinal Call Out” speech event for middle school students was held at Boone Central last week, with the local speakers taking the gold medal for the event and a host of individual awards.

Cardinal Call Out competitors, back row (l to r): Lucas Moeller, Luke Smith, Ayden Smith, RJ Landauer, Kelby Rasmussen, Camryn Martin, Scarlett Meyer; middle Row (l to r): Lillian Kalvelage, William Kuester, Paxtyn O’Connor, Skylar Porter, Arabella Samuelson, Mariah McGill, Sharon Estrada; and front Row (l to r): Willow Provencher, Kolby Pedro, Reid Buck, Kinley Spangler, Mia Curry, Hadley Schriver, Samatha Krohn

FFA team tops state event in Agriscience, Poultry

4 months ago By News Staff

Body Boone Central FFA members competed at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln from March 25-27. Chapter members took part in numerous contests while also attending sessions and workshops.

State Champion Poultry Evaluation team (l to r): William Karmann- Coach, Brogan Benes, Jace Rasmussen, Cory Andreasen, Bethany Preister

Babbling Brook

4 months ago By Brook Curtiss

Body I really don’t have much else that I know how to do. When I was a kid, there was a Disney cartoon that I really wanted to model my life around - the one where Goofy does a bunch of jobs, one that starts with every letter of the alphabet.

Smith chosen for Cornhusker Boys State

4 months ago By News Staff

Body The Albion American Legion Post has chosen Jacob Smith as the 2026 Cornhusker Boys State Representative. Smith is the son of Rob and Maggie Smith of Albion, and will join nearly 300 other high school juniors from across Nebraska at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this season.

Scouts seeking collection help

4 months ago By News Staff

Body Albion Scouts are asking for the community’s help with their Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, April 18th 2026. The Scouts are collecting donations of any non-perishable food items for the Boone County Food Pantry.

Fire & Rescue wins Gary Sinise Foundation grant

4 months ago By News Staff

Body St. Edward Volunteer Fire & Rescue has announced the acquisition of a new air compressor made possible through generous grant funding from Gary and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Chilly day doesn’t stop heated competition

4 months ago By Special To The News

Body When you’re out for a spring sport in Nebraska, you always need to be prepared!

Three of Nebraska’s better high hurdlers locked horns at the Mansfield Invitational. Addy Hedlund, left, and Sophie Lyon, right, surround Sheridan Falk (who won the race) of Nebraska Christian. Sheridan, who won the Class D state title last season, is the granddaughter of Carol and Ron Falk of Albion.

Edwards doubles up State Champion wrestling titles

4 months ago By News Staff

Body Luke Edwards of the Boone Central Wrestling Club was recently named the 2026 Nebraska USA Folkstyle 80 lb. State Champion.

Loup Power distributes payments to service area

4 months ago By From Lpd:

Body Loup Power District recently delivered inside revenue payments and the second half of the in-lieu-of-tax payments to the counties it serves. This is a benefit of being served by a locally controlled, not-for-profit utility.