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Dan McKeon of Amherst filed recently as the third candidate for the District 41 seat in the Nebraska Legislature. McKeon is an agronomy consultant and entrepreneur, and a former member of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

After holding a public hearing on Jan. 25, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is proceeding with designation of two “drought zones” as Groundwater Quality Management Sub-Areas.

Foggy conditions common in area.

NEW BUSINESS OPENS.

Midstates Data Transport, LLC, doing business as Stealth Broadband, has been awarded over $785,000 through a state funding program to improve high speed internet access in portions of Boone County. Funds were awarded through the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program (NBBP), and will enable Stealth Broadband to expand its fiber optic cable network into underserved areas of Boone County.

Several area students were named recently to the fall dean’s list at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This is the dean’s list for students in nursing, the allied health professions, pharmacy and dentistry.

Boone Central speech team captured runner-up honors in a 19-team field at the Wayne High/Wayne State Classic Tournament last Saturday, Feb. 3.

Boone-Nance County Genealogical Society will hold a meeting on Feb. 12, 2024 at the St.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced that Josh Fitchner is the latest addition to its staff. Fitchner is a physical therapist with strong ties to the local community.

Nebraska Health Care Association (NHCA) is calling attention to Nebraska’s “Care Deserts” in a press conference scheduled this Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Nebraska State Capitol.