Last week in Knotty Pine Post 334 Commander Hank Thieman and Post secretary Jerry Schrage presented Korean Conflict Veteran Doug Rueth a certificate for 50 years of Continuous membership to Post #334.

Nebraska cowboys topped the bull riding event at the Boone County Fair Roughstock Rodeo on July 8, while South Dakota cowboys claimed first place in both the bareback and saddle bronc riding. More than 30 contestants were featured at this event, with several hundred fans watching from the bleachers at the outdoor arena.

Fifteen students from Boone Central High School recently participated in the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America District Leadership STAR Competition. This annual event was held at the Convention Center in Seattle Washington and featured competitors from across the state.

Boone County Commissioners dealt with some bad news on the employment front Monday, July 8. Tana McMillan Dozler announced she would be leaving her position as Veterans Service Offi cer effective Aug.