Great Plains State Bank has announced the promotion of Todd Heithoff to Chief Credit Officer. As the CCO, Heithoff will oversee all credit operations and maintain his position as Market President for the Petersburg Branch.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Foundation has announced that ticket sales are now live for its biennial gala, a Masquerade Ball. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Cardinal Inn Event Center.

According to Red Cross blood drive coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner the February 4 blood drive collected 46 units surpassing a goal of 42, with Power Reds products at 11. The next Petersburg drive has been scheduled for April 28,2025 Donors - Michael Prothman, Michael Bode, Delbert Seier, Julie Ketteler, Adam Wies, Jennifer Schmitz, Gerald Schmitz, Kenneth Bode, Edward Veik, Kathryn Seier, Gary Seier, Connie Seier, Ramona Thieman, Bonnie Wagner, Shelly Fleming, David Hoefer, Bruce Werner, Brett Temme, Lynnette Seier, Paul Kuhlman, Joan Stuhr, Jimmy Beckman, Derek Stuhr, Nicholas Pelster, Linda Kerkman, Ross Knott, Noel Benda, Dale Beckman, Jolene Daniels, Dave Benda, Tyson Lodge, Neil Baumgartner, Shirley Petsche, Jayne Prince, Andrew Jacobson, Larry Pelster, Paul Seier, Theresa Naber, Tammy Benda, Marc Pelster, Catherine Pelster, Debra Petsche..

The Lady Cardinals wrestling team traveled to Ord for the 2025 NSAA Girls B District 1 wrestling tournament, picking up fourth overall as a team, and qualifying five Lady Cardinals to the State tournament.