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Body Speakers for the 2024 graduating class at St. Edward High School talked of memories and achievements over the past 13 years.

Body Petersburg welcomed Community Builders on May 1, and several local business owners were featured. Tours included four Petersburg businesses.

Body After sending out an appeal last month, the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home and Newman House in Newman Grove announced this week that nearly $131,000 in donations have been received.

Body Four graduating seniors were honored with special music awards at the Boone Central Fine Arts Banquet Monday night, May 6. Recipients, l.-r.

Body “The Wizard of Oz” is coming to Albion with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for two performances in June. Auditions will be held Monday, June 17, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Body Boone Central’s National Honor Society, FBLA, FFA, and FCCLA chapters encourage members to give back to the community throughout the school year.

Body Weather conditions were nearly ideal when runners and walkers left the starting line for the Cinco de Mayo run sponsored by the Boone County Health Center Foundation last Sunday afternoon, May 5. There were about 30 total participants in the run and walk.

Body It was a circus atmosphere at the Boone Central Gym last Friday, May 3, when the elementary students performed their annual spring music program “Welcome to the Boone Central Circus.” This event was moved into the competition gym and featured preschool through fourth grade.

Body Many businesses and volunteer organizations are dealing with a shortage of personnel these days. In Nebraska, volunteer firefighters and EMTs are in short supply.

Body Elementary students at Boone Central were excited Tuesday morning, April 23. That’s the day the books came.