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Incoming Superintendent plans for long tenure here

1 year ago By Rob Mills, An/bct Staff

Body Having been formally approved to become the next Superintendent of the Boone Central Schools, Chris Look for now will combine his duties as Superintendent of the Crofton Schools with beginning to look ahead to his tenure beginning in Albion sometime this summer.

Boone County 4-H team third in nation

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Boone County’s Senior 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team recently earned a third place in national award in their event. Team members included (l.-r.) Aidan Choat, Cassidy Maricle, Ryan Cumming and Nicholas Groeteke.

BIG WIN AT NORFOLK

1 year ago By News Staff

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BIG WIN AT NORFOLK -- Pictured left to right: Macy Rankin, Kurtis Rasmussen, Skyler Weber, Sydney Weber, Cody Schultz, Westin Stimick, Daniel Moeller, Judge Miles Stagemeyer, Kolton Rasmussen, Cody Rasmussen, Kollin Rasmussen, and Jace Rasmussen.

Gayla Oakley to retire after 49 years at BCHC

1 year ago By News Staff

Body After 49 years of whar coworkers describe as “remarkable service,” Gayla Oakley, RN, CCRP, MAACVPR, will retire from Boone County Health Center (BCHC) in December 2024.

Boone Central FFA competes in District Judging, holds labor auction and welcomes Greenhands

1 year ago By Ashlynn Naber, Boone Central Ffa Reporter

Body Boone Central FFA Chapter has recently been busy with contests and other events. On November 5, they attended District Livestock Judging in Central City.

FFA MEMBERS from several schools judging sheep in the District Livestock Judging Contest at Central City. Boone Central Junior team placed third and qualified for state.

LLNRD seeks photos for annual contest

1 year ago By News Staff

Body I don’t know who the genius is who first decided to include a camera in a smartphone, but that was really … smart. Now, millions of people have a good quality camera within arm’s reach at any given moment, day or night. Selfies are great, I guess. Cat videos, too.

Bill Curry to receive Nebraska Middle School Principal award

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals has selected Bill Curry as the 2025-2026 Middle School Principal of the Year. This award is presented annually to a principal who has demonstrated outstanding leadership at the school, region, and state level.

Crofton Superintendent chosen for top job at BC

1 year ago By Rob Mills Anbct Staff

Body After a marathon session that encompassed most of Monday afternoon and evening, and a negotiation that lasted into Tuesday morning, the Boone Central Schools Board of Education have selected Chris Look, the current Superintendent of the Crofton School District, to become the new...

Samantha Weeder wins award in UNL Quick Pitch contest

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Samantha Weeder of Genoa, a senior majoring in agribusiness at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, won a $500 prize in the university’s recent 3-2-1 Quick Pitch competition.

‘Lucky Me Tee Factory’ shop opens in Albion

1 year ago By Rob Mills Anbct Staff

Body If you’re in a town the size of Albion, it isn’t always easy to find what you’re looking for, although Albion, for a town of less than 1,700, does well in retail sales availability and choice.

Jeff and Erica Young at their new shop on Church Street in Albion.

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