May 2026

Exceptional competition often leads to impressive outcomes! The Boone Central Cardinal track teams stared this competition square in the face this past Thursday at the Class C District Track & Field Championships in Albion and proved their worth with an unexpected boys’ team championship, several school records, and an impressively long list of state qualifiers. The Cardinals’ points came in a variety of ways - some with winning marks, but mostly from young competitors who showed incredible grit and determination to scratch and claw for every point they could muster.

Loup Power District recently delivered lease payments totaling more than $1.7 million to area communities. Each of the communities owns their electric distribution systems.

Exceptional competition often leads to impressive outcomes! The Boone Central Cardinal track teams stared this competition square in the face this past Thursday at the Class C District Track & Field Championships in Albion and proved their worth with an unexpected boys’ team championship, several school records, and an impressively long list of state qualifiers. The Cardinals’ points came in a variety of ways - some with winning marks, but mostly from young competitors who showed incredible grit and determination to scratch and claw for every point they could muster.

City maintenance employees are putting the finishing touches on the swimming pool in preparation of opening day on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. The pool will operate this summer under the co-management of Gracie Baker, Trinity Sindelar, and Kendra Werner.

The following are a more filled retelling of unofficial primary election results for local races in Boone County as reported on Tuesday evening. Canvassing for “official” numbers will be held on May 21.

Boone County Health Center has been named among a select group of hospitals across the United States earning a 5-star cleanliness rating, according to recent data compiled from CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey.

I’ve had a few fun conversations with my staff this week - with graduation and state golf and state track and a host of the regular news things, we’re absolutely overflowing! The news always comes fast during this time of year, and this year, it seems like more and more of it has stacked up on top of each other. With the addition of what feels like a really early Memorial Day, State track and graduation really felt rushed as well.

By: Senator Barry DeKay Last year, I highlighted several ballot initiatives that have been approved by the Secretary of State for circulation ahead of this year’s November General Election. This week, I would like to provide another overview of those measures that may still be seeking signatures.

On April 28th, Antelope Memorial Hospital received the Most Improved Performance Award for 2025, as a member of the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) coordinated by Bryan Health. The award was presented during the annual Bryan Health Connect Conference held at the Holthus Convention Center in York.

The week between the conference and district meets is always a big coin toss - do we run, jump, and throw a lot this week, or back off and go for quality? Coach Susan Roberts and her staff of coaches opted for the latter, desiring to keep their kids fast and ready for the all important district meet here in Albion on May 14th. Cutting back on events may have “slimmed” the team down a bit, but the Cardinals were still able to show some muscle where it was needed at the Ord Invitational.