Boelus Days

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

What a great couple days seeing over 240 bikes gathered in Lincoln to promote and raise funds for one of American Legion Foundations. Below is the info and highlights about the ride.

The American Legion Legacy Run is an annual, multi-day charity motorcycle ride across the United States supporting The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation.

The 20th-anniversary ride kicks off today, August 23, 2026, departing from Lincoln, Nebraska, and traveling roughly 1,000 miles to Fort Knox, Kentucky.

2026 Ride FactsDates: August 23 – 27, 2026Route: From Lincoln, Nebraska, through Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, ending at the General George Patton Museum of Leadership in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Participants: Roughly 240–300 riders on motorcycles.

Purpose: Raising funds and awareness for the Veterans & Children Foundation, which provides temporary financial assistance grants for military families and training for American Legion claims experts.

Key HighlightsAnniversary Milestone: Marks the 20th year of the national Legacy Run event.Sojourn 250 Flag: Riders are carrying a historic American flag commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

Fundraising Impact: The event has raised millions historically, with substantial early donations already logged for the 2026 run. Saturday’s fundraising collected over $260,000.00

08/23/2026

The Whitefoot Market is participating in the United Way Food Drive. All our groceries will go towards the Centura Back Pack Program. Stop in and help a good cause

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Thank you to Grace on showcasing Boelus Days in 2023. Fun to see the story again.

In this town of about 200 people, community members brought back the tradition after nine years. They showed pride in Boelus with a parade and many festivities.

08/15/2026

Thank you to the Photograph Herald on the nice article on this week’s edition on 2026 Boelus Days.

Again, thank you for all who supported and joined us last week.

08/13/2026

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08/11/2026

Thank you to teachers at Centura Public Schools. Have a fantastic year.

08/11/2026

📣 BOELUS DAYS MEETING

Join us for the Boelus Days Meeting following Boelus Days!

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Gold Nugget

We’ll review this year’s Boelus Days festivities, discuss what went well, and other details

Everyone who helped, participated, donated, or has ideas for future Boelus Days is welcome!

🤝 Thank you for helping make Boelus Days a success!

08/11/2026

Some history about Howard County I thought was interesting

LD 41: HOWARD County Spotlight! What is the best thing about Howard County?

Welcome to the fourth in a series of posts spotlighting the counties of Legislative District 41

Fact Sheet:
County License Plate Prefix: 49
2020 Census Population: 6,475
Population Density: 11.4/sq. mi.
Organized: 1871
Named After: Civil War General Oliver Otis Howard
Land Area: 569 square miles
County Area Rank: 52nd Largest County in Nebraska
County Seat: St. Paul
Largest Towns: 1st St. Paul 2,416, 2nd Dannebrog: 273
Median Age: 43.0 years
Top Attractions: Howard County Historical Village, Museum of Nebraska Major League Baseball, The Danish Capital of Nebraska (Dannebrog)