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Jim Dresch, Primrose, receives special Rural Water Association ‘Ross Topp Award’

2 years ago By News Staff

Jim Dresch, utility maintenance man in the Village of Primrose for the past 40 years, was honored on March 12 by the Nebraska Rural Water Association (NeRWA). Dresch was presented with “The Ross Topp Award” (doing it right award) at the annual NeRWA conference in Kearney.

PRESENTATION -- Randy Hellbusch, left, presents the “Ross Topp Award to Jim Dresch of Primrose.

Ruth Zrust receives honor from NSAA

2 years ago By News Staff

Ruth Zrust of Albion, retired teacher and speech coach at Albion- Boone Central, received an Outstanding Service Award for Speech from the Nebraska School Activities Association last Thursday, March 21.

Easter Egg Hunt attracts many area youngsters

2 years ago By News Staff

There were plenty of eggs for all at the annual Albion Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt last Saturday at GSS Albion Wolf Home. Here are a few candid shots of the annual gathering..

Easter Egg Hunt attracts many area youngsters

Music, art are focus of ‘Taste of Albion’ event

2 years ago By News Staff

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Taste of Albion last Friday, March 22, featured artwork, artisans, music, food and special brews at the Albion Public Library. Above, Jerene Kruse (right) discusses her hand built pottery and fused glass creations.

State Speech Champions!

2 years ago By OLUflJntYy

Boone Central’s speech team made school history by winning their first ever State Speech Championship last Thursday, March 21, in Kearney.
After a runner-up finish at the C1 State Speech Tournament last year, the Boone Central Cardinals went one better for 2024 to capture the championship over perennial powers David City (second place) and Malcolm (third).
Boone Central had 13 entries advancing to state this year, and 10 entries made the tournament finals. This group came away with three first places, two seconds, two thirds and three fourths.

Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central students will be presenting an updated “Cinderella” musical this Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in the school’s Performance Gym. It still features the famed music by Richard Rogers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, but a 2013 book by writer Douglas Carter Beane has updated it with a few changes.

Boone Central to present ‘Cinderella’ musical this weekend

Boone Central speech wins Pierce tourney

2 years ago By News Staff

Boone Central varsity speech team collected the sweepstakes win in their final regular season meet at Pierce last Saturday, but it was a “nail biter” according to coach Joel Sup. That makes nine team championships in nine meets this season, including the Mid-State Conference championship.

Gateway to Sandhills Bullride set March 16

2 years ago By News Staff

Albion FFA Alumni are gearing up for the 29th annual Gateway to the Sandhills Bullride to be held Saturday, March 16, at the Niewohner Arena on the fairgrounds. The preview begins at 6:30 p.m.

Adult spellers compete in first time Chamber event

2 years ago By News Staff

Six contestants competed in the first annual Adult Spelling Contest sponsored by the Albion Chamber of Commerce last Saturday night, March 2, at The J Sports Bar and Grill. Women emerged as the leaders as the contest rounds continued.

Area students named to UNK Health Opportunities Program

2 years ago By News Staff

Several Boone County area students were among the 72 admitted recently to the Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) at the Universtity of Nebraska at Kearney for the fall 2024 semester. This year’s class is the program’s largest-ever, surpassing the 56 students admitted in 2023.

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