Apply for grants through Tree Board
Newman Grove residents are invited to apply for tree grants. Newman Grove Tree Board will again be awarding $100 tree grants to four city residents in 2025 in their annual program.
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Memorial bench donated...
In remembrance of Lanny Young his wife Jeanne donated this bench that will sit on the south side of the Albion Vet’s Club. Clyde Stuhr of Patriots Landing made the bench that was designed by him and Jeanne.
Middle School orators win Norfolk speech invitational
The Boone Central Middle School Speech Team competed at the Norfolk Junior High Speech Invitational on Friday, April 25th. There were 15 schools and more than 180 entries at the meet.
New scholarship for Boone County graduates
A new scholarship opportunity for all high school graduates of a Boone County high school will begin this year for the 2025 graduates through the generosity of one man who lived his entire life in the Boone County area.
Musicians shine at District Music
Members of the Boone Central Band and Choir traveled to Norfolk High School for District Music Contest on Friday, April 25th. Norfolk High School was the host site of 16 schools.
Stokes, Priester named Prom Royalty
Talan Stokes and Melany Priester were named the 2025 Boone Central Prom King and Queen at the recent festivities over the weekend. This year’s theme was “Jurassic Prom 25” - and featured a Grand Promenade where students could show off their outfits, the coronoation and the dance that followed.
Shred event to help Food Pantry
Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, is partnering with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a shred event.
FFA claims titles, Andreasen two-time state Champ
Boone Central FFA members traveled to Lincoln from April 2 - 4 to participate in the Nebraska State FFA Convention.
Spirit squad celebrates successful competition year
As the Boone Central spirit squad moves into tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year, the coaching team of Amy Thompson and Brittany Childress took a minute to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year.
City awarded CCCFF funding
the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) announced $5.54 million of awards to 21 grant recipients under the Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF). Ten communities are receiving awards for construction projects, and 11 are receiving funds for planning.