News
Cardinal alum to join UNK at Carnegie Hall
University of Nebraska at Kearney choir members will perform at the world’s most famous concert venue later this month – including one member from Albion.
AED donated to Fitness Center
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has donated an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and secure cabinet to the Boone County Fitness Center. The AED will be installed near the pool area on the facility’s lower level—clearly visible and easily accessible during a cardiac emergency.
NRCA to travel through town this year
The 2025 Nebraska Rod and Custom Association have announced the “traveling car show’s” route for this summer, including a trip up Highway 14 through a number of communities.
Splash pad ready, Nativity fund donation made
At the May meeting of the Petersburg Community Club members discussed the upcoming parade dates in which the PCC Club float participates. Most dates are already listed with the exception of Elgin. If anyone knows that date please contact President Danielle Koch.
Marking the Primrose tornado
May 8, 1965 The clocks stopped in Primrose at 4:55 p.m. as an F4 tornado roared through town ….
Choat receives P.E.O. scholarship
Aidan Choat, a senior at Riverside High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the International P.E.O. Sisterhood.
Blood Drive just short of goal, but many milestones reached
Bloodmobile Coordinators JoAnn Mattner and Kathy Koch reported the April Petersburg drive collected 36 units with a goal of 38. This drive also saw many donator milestones.
Schrage honored for membership...
Hank Thieman Petersburg American Legion Post #334 Commander presented Ferd Schrage Petersburg with a 70-year continuous membership plaque. Thieman thanked Schrage for his membership and support throughout those years.
City Pool getting upgrade
The swimming pool in Newman Grove is being given much needed repairs. It has had a slow leak for some time and some of the jets and gutters were plugged.
