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Pictured are those participants in the Junior Rodeo at the Boone County Fair on July 16. Full results weren’t available by press time, but these pictured are of the 60 contenstants, Ground winners and all-Around winners (left).

On August 9, 2025 the inaugural Nest Arts Fest will be held at The NEST from 3-6 p.m with a talent showcase and some food vendors to follow. The event is being organized by Leialoha Barnes, a rising Sophomore at Boone Central Highschool.

On March 9, 2023 The Beaver’s Pub re-opened its doors to the people of Saint Edward and surrounding areas under the ownership of Angel Paez and his family. Since its re-opening, the pub has continued to garner positive reviews and satisfied customers during its nearly two and a half years in business.

40 high school students had the opportunity to train like a trooper this week at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy. The cadets were all apart of the 55th Junior Law Academy, which gives high school seniors an inside look at what it takes to become a Nebraska State Trooper.

Bryce Theilen recently celebrated his 10-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District. Theilen was hired as an apprentice line technician on May 18, 2015.

Barely two weeks away, the Boone County Fair kicks off on Saturday, July 12 at the Fairgrounds in Albion – with events through the 16th for all ages and interests. This year’s theme for the Fair and Parade is “Bee Happy at the Boone County Fair” – and floats and fairgoers are encouraged to make use of the them in their celebrations.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has awarded its second automated external defibrillator (AED) of the year to Ericson Lake, a popular recreation site that draws an estimated 20,000 visitors annually for camping, river activities, and fishing.

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