The Boone County Sheriff’s office introduced a new officer on social media last week, as Bo Dittmer joined the county police force. Dittmer recently moved to Boone County, and is originally from the Clarks area.

Preliminary results for this year’s Boone County Big Give marked donations totalling more than $360,000 from the week-long event. The website indiciated that the $363,254.22 in preliminary totals, coming in from 1,398 total donors, as posted online.

Yuletide Fest was held in Newman Grove on Friday evening, December 5. A big crowd attended. There were rides, all businesses were open with hot drinks and treats, and of course, Santa Claus and the big beautiful tree on Main Street. This year they had two reindeer on display that fit in with the festivities very well. They were brought from Wood River Nebraska by the Blue Star Reindeer Farm. They displayed a mother, called a doe and her baby, a fawn. The doe was two years old and her name was Wednesday. The fawn’s name was Everdine. Blue Star Farms has a total of seven reindeer at this time with hopes of increasing their herd.

Two weeks ago, Newman Grove PreK–12 students showed their support in a fun and meaningful way—Hat Day! Students donated $2 each for the chance to wear their favorite hat, and together they raised funds to send a special care package to Kyle Eversole, who is currently deployed with the U.S. Army. “We are so proud of our students for stepping up and showing gratitude to someone serving our country. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this effort a success!” From the school social media