The Boone Central TeamMates Mentoring program was recently awarded the Chapter of the Year award from the North Central region. The Boone Central team reported 26 new mentors recruited to be matched with local students for the year. The Teammate mentors also completed more than 60 refresher trainings, and were able to complete all the new mentor training that was required for the growth of the chapter.

The annual “Ride to Remember” sponsored by South Side Lounge and Fire & Iron Motorcycle Club, Shell Creek Station 102, is coming up Saturday, Aug. 24, at Newman Grove.

Sid Meridith, originally from Boone and a graduate of St. Edward High School, will be featured as a part of this year’s 2024 Omaha Business Hall of Fame gala on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, inducted into the Hall.

Albion Fire & Rescue will host its annual Mini Fire School training event this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9 and 10, at the local fire station.