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Blood drive meets goal

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At the April 27th Petersburg Red Cross blood Drive 41 units were collected with a goal of 42. This drive was a community celebration honoring Father Frank Baumert as he approaches the remarkable milestone of 600 units of blood products donated, saving many lives.
Pictured with Father Baumert are coordinators JoAnn Mattner and Kathy Koch and Antelope Boone County Club member Bonnie Wies.

Community Cleanup heaped four dumpsters

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Last week the Petersburg Village Board held their annual village clean-up . The four dumpsters which sat on Main Street were filled to capacity even after Village Superintendent Nick Prothman used a payloader to press them down.
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Fr. Baumert to be honored at blood drive

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The Petersburg Community Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for Monday April 27,2026 in the Petersburg Post 334 American Legion Club from Noon to 6:00 p.m. The April drive will honor Father Frank Baumert of Petersburg.
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Club reviews Ag breakfast, Egg Hunt

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Topics discussed at the April Petersburg Community Club meeting included the recent Ag breakfast. AJ and Emily Jacobson stated everything went well with 85 people served about the same as last year. The volunteers did a great job, there are a couple cans of fruit left and that are for sale.
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Members gather to clean up club

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Sunday members of the Petersburg golf league and Ladies golf league gathered to clean the Petersburg course. Following the clean-up a pizza meal was served and a short meeting held.
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Presented first dollar

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Petersburg Community Club president Danielle Koch presented a first Dollar plaque to Jacii Lopez of Elgin. Lopez is owner of A Kidz’s Life Daycare 2 located in the Village Campus. Lopez and employees provide daycare in a fun filled environment with indoor and outdoor activities. The plaque was to have been presented at the annual supper in January but due to other commitments Lopez was unable to attend.
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12th annual bowling battle held

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The Newman Grove Fire & Rescue participated in the 12th Annual Fire ________________________________________________________________________ past weekend. The entire group included (above): front row (l to r): Steve Werner, Brenda Werner, Heidi Holan , Jason Anderson, Mike Prothman, Hunter Meyer and Savannah Wiese; and back row (l to r): Cayla Kubert, Mitch Cubert, Mike Mapel, Bob Foss, Boomer Baumgartner (behind Boomer, Ed Veik), CJ Holan, Nate Thieman, Alvin Meyer, Kevin Patzel, Brett Miller, Brad Wallin and Ray Flood The Newman Grove group (below): Front row l to r: Hunter Meyer and Savannah Wiese; and back row l to r: Jason Anderson, Alvin Meyer, Kevin Patzel, Brad Wallin, Ray Flood, and Brett Miller.
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