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Loup Power District recently delivered inside revenue payments and the second half of the in-lieu-of-tax payments to the counties it serves. This is a benefit of being served by a locally controlled, not-for-profit utility.

Everyone needs someone to talk to – and thanks to a group of Albion professionals, that help just got a bit easier to find. Albion alum, Brittany (Korth) Childress, knew while finishing her high school career as a Cardinal that she was interested in mental health, and said she started that path in her first year of college.

The Boone County Fitness Center was a dream come true for Jim and Elaine Wolf. They built the Center and donated it to the Community they loved.

Boone County Health Center has announced that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining the area medical practice in the fall of 2027.

Boone County Health Center has announced that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining the area medical practice in the fall of 2027.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has announced a new service for the community—dermatology care is now available close to home. Beginning this month, Dr.

Jerel Scholl, a dedicated professional truck driver for C.R. England, was named the company’s 2024 Driver of the Year. Scholl earned the prestigious honor by demonstrating an outstanding safety record, consistent on-time performance, and a commitment to excellence that exceeds company standards. Scholl was selected out of more than 4,000 drivers across the company for this honor. Juli Murray, Scholl’s driver manager, praised his contributions to the team. “He’s a mentor in our fleet,” she said. “I know other drivers are also learning from Jerel. If C.R. England had a fleet of Jerels, we wouldn’t have near the problems that we have. This man’s amazing, and I just really appreciate him and everything he does for our fleet.” During his time with C.R. England, Scholl has driven through every state in the continental U.S. except Maine. As a special honor, he will represent C.R. England this December by transporting Christmas wreaths from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, an opportunity typically reserved for the company’s executive leadership. As part of the award, Scholl will also receive a $1,000 bonus, company-wide recognition, and additional gifts.

Bryan Mohnsen, lead mechanic, recently celebrated his 5-year service anniversary with Cornhusker Public Power District. He was hired in November 2019 as a mechanic/utility person. He was promoted to lead mechanic in April 2022.

Last week, the Boone County Development Agency (BCDA) presented a $1,500 check to Jacii Lopez, owner of A Kidz Life 2 Daycare, located in Petersburg. The funds are part of BCDA’s Energizing Entrepreneurs program, which is designed to support local entrepreneurs as they pursue opening a business in Boone County.