Blood Drive surpasses goal
The St. Edward community hosted a scholarship blood drive on Tuesday, January 7 at the St.
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FFA youth qualify for State Convention in Lincoln
On December 18th, Boone Central FFA members traveled to Aurora to compete in District Leadership Development Events. The top three finishers in each event qualify to compete at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln in April.
Biester named Diabetes Educator
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).
FFA youth qualify for State Convention in Lincoln
On December 18th, Boone Central FFA members traveled to Aurora to compete in District Leadership Development Events. The top three finishers in each event qualify to compete at the Nebraska State FFA Convention in Lincoln in April.
Schwager wins F-150 in “Trucks” Lotto promotion
Nick Schwager of Petersburg was named as the seventh winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Schwager purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Cedar’s Rapid Stop at 615 S 2nd St.
Cardinal Classic shows off local livestock, producers
The 2024 Cardinal Classic Cattle Show was held in Albion, on Saturday, December 14 through Sunday, December 15th at the Boone County Agriculture & Education Center/ Niewohner Arena. This is the fifth year for the tworing- per-day two-day livestock show for Market and Breeding cattle.
Commissioners to consider paved parking area for Ag & Ed Center
A project for concrete paving of a portion of the parking area at the Boone County Ag & Education Center will be considered by county commissioners at their meeting this Friday, Dec. 27, at 9 a.m.
Boone Central earns several top LDE awards at districts
Last week, Boone Central FFA members competed at District Leadership Development Events. The Top 3 in each event qualify to compete at state in April.
Maricle wins Farm Bureau collegiate discussion meet
Cody Maricle of Boone County took top honors at the 2024 Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) Collegiate Discussion Meet. The award was announced Dec.
Incoming Superintendent plans for long tenure here
Having been formally approved to become the next Superintendent of the Boone Central Schools, Chris Look for now will combine his duties as Superintendent of the Crofton Schools with beginning to look ahead to his tenure beginning in Albion sometime this summer.
