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Nebraska junior high rodeo finals held in Albion

3 months ago By News Staff

Body The third annual Nebraska Junior High (5-8 grade) State Finals Rodeo was held over the weekend at the Boone County Agriculture and Education Center and Niewohner Arena.

Cardinals join many area schools at Metschke Honor Band in Neligh

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Students from 27 area schools participated in the 2026 Nate Metschke Memorial Honor Band hosted by Neligh-Oakdale. Three ensembles rehearsed throughout the day, enjoyed beautiful weather, ate a pizza and apple lunch, and performed a 4:30 p.m.

Musicians that traveled to the Metschke Memorial Honor Band in Neligh (named in the story.)

Teammates celebrates year of mentoring

3 months ago By Submitted Article

Body Boone Central TeamMates celebrated another great year of mentoring by hosting their annual Spring Banquet on Sunday, the 26th, at the Cardinal Inn.

Venue on 4th opens season

3 months ago By News Staff

Body The Albion Economic Development Corporation and a host of local vendors kicked off the season in downtown Albion with a Cinco De Mayo celebration at the Venue on 4th last week.

Cornerstone donates three-point proceeds

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Steven Ruzek, VP & Manager of Cornerstone Bank in Albion, recently presented a $792 donation to the Boone Central Cardinals boys and girls varsity basketball teams as part of Cornerstone Bank’s “$3 for 3” program.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 16

3 months ago By From The Nebraska Game & Park

Body Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska will be May 16. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit for the day.

Six take First Communion

3 months ago By News Staff

Body Pictured with Fr. Matthew Gutowski, pastor, are the six communicants who celebrated their First Holy Communion during the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Tree Board celebrates with Elementary

3 months ago By News Staff

Body 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.

Andreasen, Baker named Cardinal King and Queen

3 months ago By News Staff

Body The 2026 Boone Central Cardinal Prom was held on Saturday with a theme of “Night in Rio.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 16

3 months ago By From The Nebraska Game & Park

Body Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska will be May 16. Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit for the day.

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