Special Events

The 30th annual Gateway to the Sandhills Bull Ride is right around the corner, with the event scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 22 at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Niewohner Arena in Albion.

Cornhuker Public Power District is seeking applications from 9, 10 and 11 grade students to attend the Youth Energy Leadership Camp. Cornhusker Public Power District will sponsor six students to attend the all-expense paid camp, including transportation to and from camp.

Boone Central will present its 2025 musical, “CURTAINS School Edition,” Friday and Saturday, March 21-22, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m.

The Albion Volunteer Fire & Rescue Recognition Banquet was held on Saturday, March 1st at the fire station. This annual event showcases the accomplishments and dedication of the volunteer members.

Madison Gompert of Albion has been selected by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the Nebraska State Winner for her Voice of Democracy speech, moving her forward into the National competition in Washington D.C.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) Foundation has announced that ticket sales are now live for its biennial gala, a Masquerade Ball. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Cardinal Inn Event Center.

Students from 37 schools in Northeast Nebraska were selected for participation in the Stanton Junior High Honor Band. Included in this selection were 10 Boone Central band students.