Beaver Valley Days set this weekend
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St. Edward’s Beaver Valley Days will kick off this Friday, July 26, and continue through Saturday and Sunday for all ages and community members.
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Music and refreshments downtown
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Many area residents were enjoying music and refreshments by “The Begats” at The Venue in downtown Albion last Thursday evening, July 18. In addition to the music, the Boone-Nance Cattlemen hosted a burger fry, HWY 14 Brewery had a beer garden, and food trucks were also serving on Fourth Street. This Thursday, July 25, Grant Pickrel and the Pioneer Band will be featured for five hours of country music
Beaver Valley Days to start next week
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The 2024 Beaver Valley Days celebration will kick off on July 26 in St. Edward next weekend with events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for all ages and community members.
FCCLA members bring home hardware from Washington State
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Fifteen students from Boone Central High School recently participated in the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America District Leadership STAR Competition. This annual event was held at the Convention Center in Seattle Washington and featured competitors from across the state.
Nebraska cowboys among top riders at Roughstock Rodeo
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Nebraska cowboys topped the bull riding event at the Boone County Fair Roughstock Rodeo on July 8, while South Dakota cowboys claimed first place in both the bareback and saddle bronc riding. More than 30 contestants were featured at this event, with several hundred fans watching from the bleachers at the outdoor arena.
Rueth honored for 50 years of membership
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Last week in Knotty Pine Post 334 Commander Hank Thieman and Post secretary Jerry Schrage presented Korean Conflict Veteran Doug Rueth a certificate for 50 years of Continuous membership to Post #334.
Road workers discuss potential improvements
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Road conditions and staffing were major topics at the Boone County Commissioners meeting on Monday, July 15. Early in the meeting, a group of residents from the Akron area attended to discuss road conditions in that area and the need for improvements.
Motorcyle accident fatality reported
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From the Boone County Sheriff’s Office On July 15, 2024 at approximately 5:04 p.m., the Boone County 911 Center received a call of a motorcyle accident that occured near mile marker 23 on Highway 52, just north of Primrose. Emergency crews were detailed to the accident scene, along with deputies.
Commissioners act on value protests
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Boone County Commissioners, acting as a Board of Equalization, made determinations on a total of 48 valuation protests during their meeting Monday, July 15. Of the 48 protests, five were damaged property forms, which were approved as authorized by state law.
Zoning setback distances can vary based on signed waivers
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Boone County Commissioners adoped a resolution July 8 that will allow zoning setback distances to vary based on signed waiver agreements between property owners. Commissioners on Monday adopted Resolution 2024-15, which allows a reduction in the established distances between rural homes and livestock feeding operations by property owners who agree.