Special Events

Body The Boone County Ag Society announced via their social media pages last week, Feb. 19, that two musical acts have been booked for Tuesday evening during this year’s Boone County Fair.

Body The Boone Central cheerleaders competed in Traditional Tumbling and Game Day on Friday, February 20th. While they did not place in the top 5, they achieved their highest scores since we have been participating in cheer competitions.

Body Bomgaars in Albion recently hosted its festive and fun “Ladies Night,” bringing the community together for an evening of fall shopping while raising awareness for women’s health. The Albion store partnered with Boone County Health Center to support local cancer care services.

Body Boone Central senior Elissa Reynoldson with her Voice of Democracy award along with Past National President Dixie Hild, State Auxiliary President Liz Davis and State VFW Post Commander Ron Sibal.

Body Eleven junior and senior Boone Central students will travel to Washington D.C. at the end of April with sponsors Dan Zoucha and Cassie Olson on the Close Up Program.

Body RedCross Blood Drive Coordinators Kathy Koch and JoAnn Mattner reported a successful Petersburg February blood drive with 37 units donated surpassing their goal of 36 with several milestones set. Donors were down, expected due to illness etc.

Body The Albion Community hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive on January 26, 2026. Eighty three register donors helped to collect 74 living saving units.

Body On Saturday, January 31st, 12 Boone Central 5th and 6th Graders traveled to Central City to participate in the Sing Around Nebraska festival. Sing Around Nebraska takes place in even-numbered years at several sites around the state.