Petersburg Press

Benchwarmers to entertain at IZ salad supper on April 24

1 month ago By News Staff

Pat Miller and David Shipley, four-hand keyboard entertainers and fan favorites at area events, will provide a musical program after the annual Immanuel Zion (IZ) salad supper to be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Benchwarmers to entertain at IZ salad supper on April 24

Primary election notice is published

1 month ago By News Staff

Boone County voters are being notified this week of the 2024 primary election coming up May 14 by County Clerk Sarah Robinson. Boone County has all-mail elections, and ballots are expected to be mailed out by Wednesday, April 24.

Fire department announces music for annual dance

1 month ago By News Staff

Petersburg Fire Department has announced the band for their annual Cruise Night music to be held Saturday, June 8, 2024. Pop Rocks will again be in Petersburg from 9 p.m.

Stuhrs receive Roncalli Award from Pope John

1 month ago By News Staff

The 38th Annual Pope John Development Dinner was held Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Werner Hall in Petersburg. The prestigious Roncalli Award was presented to Ken and Joan Stuhr of Petersburg.

Stuhrs receive Roncalli Award from Pope John

Hands-on workshop on rescue procedures/extrication held

1 month ago By News Staff

Brian Busse, instructor from the Nebraska Fireman’s Training Division, was here for a hands-on workshop demonstrating new rescue procedures and how extrication is evolving. He said, “Today things are changing rapidly including most car bodies which are now aluminum. Various models have the seatbelt post located in different places.”

Hands-on workshop on rescue procedures/extrication held

Monday was a Snowy Day.....

1 month ago By News Staff

Boone County was on the border-line of rain/ice and snow in the forecasts over the weekend. Most of the day was rain on Sunday, which became ice and turned to snow early Monday morning. Shown top to bottom are: Snowplow was cleaning snow on Petersburg’s Main Street near Petersburg Building and Supply. Snow was being cleared between the Petersburg Village Office and Great Plains State Bank. And, snow was piled in the middle of Main Street to be removed at a later time.

Easter Egg Hunt March 30

1 month ago By News Staff

PCC’s Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the big park next to Highway 14 at 1 p.m., sharp. Groups will be divided by age up to and including age 10.

Superintendent Schwartz to leave Boone Central

1 month ago By OLUflJntYy

Superintendent of Schools Jeff Schwartz announced Monday morning he will be leaving Boone Central Schools at the end of the current school year in June 2024.
Schwartz, who has served only one year as Boone Central Superintendent, will be accepting a position next year as Director of Student Services and Safety at Kearney Public Schools. That position will begin in July 2024.
Boone Central School Board held a special meeting at 7 a.m. Monday, where they approved a motion to accept the superintendent’s resignation and release him from his 2024-25 contract.

Memories of the Past...

1 month ago By News Staff

FEBRUARY, 1984: (continued) PHS was #3 seed in girls district play. Leading the girls were Brenda Spieker, Lori Iburg, Jeanine Ketteler and Brenda Staashelm. The boys were led by Tom Temme, Roger Seier and Jerry Stuhr. Both teams were runners up.

Cardinal golfers teed up, ready to swing

1 month ago By News Staff

As I write this, it’s a little chilly at 34 degrees, so hard to believe it’s time for the spring sports season but here it is. The Boone Central boys golf team is ready to hit the links and see if they have what it takes to qualify several for the state tournament in May.

Boone Central 2024 Boys Golf - (front, from left) Cooper Holand, Noah Dorie, Jace Rasmussen, Gavin Mauch, Dalton Rolf, Camden Redler and Keaton Buhlmann; (back, from left) Hadley Gulbrandson, Jacob Smith, Dalton Young, Riley Nelson, Preston Trollope and Riley Lordemann.

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