In a 3-3 vote, board members Justin Hoover, Anna Manecke and Dave Wall voted in favor of adding the pledge to board meetings while Ann Long Voelkner, Jenny Frenzel and Julie Laitala voted against it.
This year, many of the Pioneer’s top stories centered around growth, healing, relationships and community. Even in the midst of some hard losses it was a rejuvenating year of progress.
Burkley Hoover has published her first book at the age of nine. Tilted “Here Comes Football: A Kids Guide To The Game,” it covers the history and mechanics of the sport and includes interviews with several professional players.