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Berger joins BCHC Foundation

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced the addition of Shirley Berger to its Foundation Board. Berger, a farmer/rancher wife and bookkeeper, brings financial knowledge and dedication to her new role, rooted in a deep commitment to the community and BCHC’s mission.

Cornhusker Power donates funds to three local groups

1 year ago By News Staff

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $2,541 to 12 organizations at the August 12 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.

Cornhusker Public Power District trustee Cindy Hemmer (left) presents $200 to Boone County 4-H Robotics for computer cases. Accepting the check is Organizational Leader Sarah Moeller (right).

‘Ride to Remember’ Aug. 24 to include benefit auction for Wrenley Frey

1 year ago By News Staff

The annual “Ride to Remember” sponsored by South Side Lounge and Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, Shell Creek Station 102, is coming up Saturday, Aug. 24, at Newman Grove.

BC TeamMates win regional award

1 year ago By News Staff

The Boone Central TeamMates Mentoring program was recently awarded the Chapter of the Year award from the North Central region. The Boone Central team reported 26 new mentors recruited to be matched with local students for the year. The Teammate mentors also completed more than 60 refresher trainings, and were able to complete all the new mentor training that was required for the growth of the chapter.

Area students earn UNK degrees

1 year ago By News Staff

Several area students were among the 200 receiving degrees during summer commencement at the University of Nebraska at Kearney last Friday, Aug. 9.

Albion alum finds calling in Hollywood movie editing

1 year ago By Myranda Nelson

Life leads people to many unexpected changes, but for Albion High School Alumni, Joseph Krings, a change of career paths lead to a future of spectacular opportunities. Krings, a 1994 graduate, knows his way around the movie industry.

Rev. Matthew Gutowski serving three area Catholic churches

1 year ago By News Staff

Rev. Matthew Gutowski arrived in this area in mid-June, and he is serving three Catholic churches in-Boone County - St. Michael’s in Albion, St. Edward in St. Edward, and St. Anthony’s in Cedar Rapids.

Final concert in series brings out big crowd

1 year ago By News Staff

Several hundred people attended the final concert of the downtown Albion series last Thursday, July 25, featuring the Pioneer Band (top photo) and Grant Pickrel (right). They played five hours of country music at The Venue on Fourth.The concert, sponsored by the Albion Area Arts Council, also featured a free will burger feed sponsored by Cornerstone Bank, free tacos sponsored by Stealth Broadband, several food trucks, other refreshments and other activities.

Donelson wins NF award

1 year ago By Curt Arens

Nebraska Farmer announced last week that Newman Grove area native Addy Donelson was the 2024 scholarship recipient. Donelson, a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an agriculture and environmental sciences communication major, with minors in Engler entrepreneurship and public policy.

Good Samaritan Society features Atwood and national leader award

1 year ago By News Staff

(Editor’s Note: Leanne Atwood of Albion was announced as the Good Samaritan Society’s National Ever Forward Leader Champion recipient in March 2024. Following is a subsequent story written by Matt Holsen of Stanford Health News.)

LEADER AWARD -- Leanne Atwood (center) with GSS-Albion Administrator Gina Rankin receiving the award from GSS President/CEO Nate Schema.

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