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From the LLNRD High School students from across a large swath of Nebraska competed in the 2026 North Central Land Judging Contest on Oct. 7 at the Lower Loup Natural Resources District’s Aagaard Farm near Ord.

Ec Dev. Director Housing in Albion continues to grow, with new single-family homes completed in the South Park Subdivision this year and 12 new rental units underway at 9th and West Prairie.

Boone Central Public Schools will be celebrating “spirit week” for this year’s Color Day through Oct. 12-16 with coronation on Oct.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has introduced Zachary Reicks, DPT, as the newest physical therapist on its growing Therapy team.

Torrie Reardon, Executive Director of the St. Edward Housing Authority, was presented the Orville Stanton Memorial Award for Distinguished Services at the Nebraska National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) conference in Kearney on September 16.

Cloverlodge Care Center is hosting a food drive in support of the local food pantry in observance of World Food Day on October 16. Beginning October 1, non-perishable food items can be dropped off at Cloverlodge for donation to the local pantry.

The debut event for the Cardinal Cage is scheduled for November 1 from 3 to 5 p.m., located right at the Albion Sports Complex. The public is encouraged and welcome to come check out the new facility.

History was made Saturday as the Boone Central softball team captured its first-ever Mid-States Conference championship, capping a memorable tournament run with three victories.

Black Hills Energy employee in Albion, Gas Operations Supervisor Clayton Pelster, has received the company’s highest employee recognition from company CEO Linn Evans. Pelster is one of six receiving this year’s CEO Summit Award.