No new county filings before March 1 deadline
With no new filings for local or Boone County offices since Feb. 22, there will likely be no contested races for these offices in the May 14 primary election.
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County Foundation accepting grant requests
Boone County Foundation Fund (BCFF), an affiliated fund of the Nebraska Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications from local non-profit organizations. Applications supporting projects and programs that have a positive impact on quality of life in Boone County will be considered.
Ag Appreciation Breakfast March 16
Petersburg Community Club will be hosting their annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast for area farmers and ranchers on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Petersburg Fire Station.
Alee Mullings is new Arts Council director
Albion Area Arts council has a new director, Alee Mullings, starting March 1. Jennifer Walters, Arts Council director since 2022, has accepted a new position as events manager with the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, DC.
Smith to leave AEDC position
Maggie Smith, economic development and housing program director for the City of Albion since September 2022, is moving to a new position with the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF). Smith will be a regional Affiliated Fund Development Coordinator with NCF, serving Northeast Nebraska.
Dog vaccination clinic to be held March 16
Petersburg Village Board is partnering with Town and Country Veterinarian Clinic to provide a Dog Vaccination Clinic for Petersburg’s village residents. The clinic will held at the Petersburg Fire Hall on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 10 a.m.
Sold out crowd for Christian comedy and dinner
A Christian comedy and dinner show at the Boone County Fairgrounds had a sold-out crowd of 250 people last Saturday night, Feb. 24. Above, featured comedian Jarell Roach (third from right) was joined on stage by audience members for a “Name That Tune” activity.
State’s smoke advisory system is activated
Nebraska’s Smoke Advisory System has been activated for 2024. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services implemented the public smoke advisory system in 2018.
Taste of Albion, Easter Egg Hunt set for March
Albion Chamber of Commerce is planning two special events in mid-March. The Taste of Albion will be held Friday evening, March 22, 6 to 9 p.m.