Following the response to the fire call at the Boone County Courthouse last week, it was reported that it appeared to be an HVAC issue that caused the concern. According to the department members, there was a new HVAC unit installed that morning and it appeared to have some mechanical issues which caused it to introduce smoke into the ventilation system.

On Wednesday evening, April 22nd, the Mid-Nebraska Task Force was requested to deploy for the Pressey Fire in Custer County – including first responders from Albion, St. Edward and around the area.

This building was built by P.A. Krause and Sons for their Hardware and Machinery Store in the 1900 era.

The Newman Grove Tree Board celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Newman Grove Elementary. The pre-K to 6th grade received a book and puzzle for their classrooms.