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Heithoff named CCO at GPS Bank

1 year ago By News Staff

Great Plains State Bank has announced the promotion of Todd Heithoff to Chief Credit Officer. As the CCO, Heithoff will oversee all credit operations and maintain his position as Market President for the Petersburg Branch.

Pibel Lake cottonwood named “national champion”

1 year ago By News Staff

It is official: the Cornhusker State has a new national champion. In the summer of 2024, a surveyor working at Pibel Lake in Wheeler County noticed a very large eastern cottonwood tree.

The Pibel Lake cottonwood record-holder.

Bloodmobile surpasses goal, picks up multiple “Power Reds”

1 year ago By News Staff

According to Red Cross blood drive coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner the February 4 blood drive collected 46 units surpassing a goal of 42, with Power Reds products at 11.

Kayton International awarded by Lindsay Corp

1 year ago By News Staff

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, recently recognized Kayton International Inc. with one of the company’s Top 30 Awards.

Hitchler attends FFA conference

1 year ago By News Staff

The University of NE-Lincoln ALEC Department and the Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association recently hosted a 2-day professional development BriefCASE at Crete High School. This professional development was held in conjunction with the Nebraska FFA Alumni and Supporters Conference.

Devine named as ACE chairman for year

1 year ago By News Staff

The Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE) elected Board of Director officers and at-large Executive Committee members for fiscal year 2025-26 at the ACE Board Annual Meeting held Jan. 22 in Kearney, Neb.

Gompert named as Democracy winner

1 year ago By News Staff

Madison Gompert of Albion, a senior at Boone Central High School, won the District 15 Voice of Democracy contest at Columbus November 30. Gompert qualified for the District 15 event by winning the local Voice of Democracy competition November 11.

Speech team hosts BC Invitational

1 year ago By Joel Sup

The Cardinal speech team hosted the Boone Central Speech Invitational on Saturday. Some of the best speakers from northeast Nebraska were in attendance and the Cards fin-ished in 2nd (I won’t say Runners Up to ease Mrs Dozler’s mind!!).

Biester named Diabetes Educator

1 year ago By News Staff

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) recently celebrated Registered Nurse Jaimie Beister’s appointment as Diabetes Educator and her achievement of certification as a Certified Foot Care Specialist (CFCS).

Babbling Brook

1 year ago By Brook Curtiss

One might think - yeah, grab some pictures, write a few paragraphs and then slap it all together and *poof* there’s a newspaper! Why and how can it be late sometimes!? Listen, I totally hear you, I wonder the same thing all the time.

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