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Newman Grove residents are invited to apply for tree grants. Newman Grove Tree Board will again be awarding $100 tree grants to four city residents in 2025 in their annual program.

In remembrance of Lanny Young his wife Jeanne donated this bench that will sit on the south side of the Albion Vet’s Club. Clyde Stuhr of Patriots Landing made the bench that was designed by him and Jeanne.

A new scholarship opportunity for all high school graduates of a Boone County high school will begin this year for the 2025 graduates through the generosity of one man who lived his entire life in the Boone County area.

Talan Stokes and Melany Priester were named the 2025 Boone Central Prom King and Queen at the recent festivities over the weekend. This year’s theme was “Jurassic Prom 25” - and featured a Grand Promenade where students could show off their outfits, the coronoation and the dance that followed.

Jill Anding of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 diversified financial services organization, is partnering with the Boone County Area Food Pantry to host a shred event. During this event, Thrivent will offer free paper shredding to the community, and assemble and donate Birthday Party Bags to the food pantry People are invited to join the event on Wednesday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m., at 1112 W State Street to help the Boone County Area Food Pantry with a goal of assembling 50 Birthday Party Bags.

Boone Central FFA members traveled to Lincoln from April 2 - 4 to participate in the Nebraska State FFA Convention. While there, they competed in Leadership Development Events (LDEs), Career Development Events (CDEs), Agriscience Fair, and Proficiency finals along with attending sessions, workshops, and keynote speakers.

As the Boone Central spirit squad moves into tryouts for the 2025-2026 school year, the coaching team of Amy Thompson and Brittany Childress took a minute to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year.