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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.

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.

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.

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.

Students earned the chance to dunk several teachers — and even the principal — in a dunk tank, as a reward and part of a fundraiser opportunity this year. Participating staff members included Mrs.

Sunday evening May 17 at 7:55 p.m. the Petersburg fire department was alerted by a passerby to fire on an electric pole which had been struck by lightning located on Beaver RD and 170 Street west of town. Fire chief Baumgartner and fireman John Wagner responded and the sheriff’s Department notified Cornhusker Power. Flames were periodically shooting from the affected area and the firemen were present as a cautionary measure before the power company arrived. Firemen did not attempt to extinguish the fire because the power was on.

The Boone Central Class of 2026 is featured inside this week’s edition. In their class photo above (from Boone Central social media), front (L-R): Maddie Reilly, Taryn Stephens, Cadence Wood, Payton Becker, Mishayla Slaymaker, Kassidy Beister, Miranda McGill, Ciara Baker; second: Katelyn Krohn, Kaci Wies, Katie Lueken, Elissa Reynoldson, Camri Landauer, Vanessa Dorie, Sydney Spangler, Leynn Luna; third: Autumn Scheffler, Adilynn Scheffler, Lacie Miller, Dahlia Kelley, Kali Simons, Myah Rankin, Jordan Gilbert; fourth: Curtis Dubray, Edwin Naranjo Aranda, Jace Rasmussen, Walker Robertson, Gavin Mauch, Ayden Paulson, Gracin Connelly; 5th: Riley Lordemann, Brogan Benes, Max Grosch, Ashdin Scheffler, Virgil Brengelmann, Parker Buhlmann, Austin Dodds; 6th: Cody Andreasen, Jacob Miller, Lenyn Ickler, Riley Nelson; Absent: Grant Kuta, Abigail Addison.