Youth at St. Michael’s helped to move boxes, restock and reorganize items for Mission Possible in downtown Albion last week. The helpful volunteers included, back row (l to r): Josie Rother, Morgan McGill, Zita Meyer, Quinn Sullivan, Cory Hellbusch; and front row: Clara Morrow, Hope Nore, Kaitlyn Dodds, Grace Nore.

Boone County Health Center has announced that it has been recognized as a ‘top hospital for nurse communication’ in Nebraska by Becker’s Hospital Review. This recognition is based on data from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) collected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

High heat and humidity last weekend didn’t hold down the enthusiasm for the antique farming demonstrations at the 42nd annual Nebraska State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Contest near Petersburg. However, the conditions did hold down crowd size somewhat last Sunday when temperatures at Charlie’s Park reached 95 degrees.

Boone Central School Board provided some good news for property taxpayers with action at its special meeting Monday night, Aug. 26.