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Gibbon has six municipal drinking water wells, two of which are located in Davis Park. The city continues to move forward on a new well field project north of the city as a reliable source of water. (–photo by Dennis Walker)

The City of Gibbon is continuing work on one of the largest infrastructure investments in its history as planning moves forward on a new municipal wellfield and water system improvements designed t

Jeff Thober

Jeff Thober to be honored with Jerry Stine coaching award and coach NCA all-star game

Stephanie King, representing Black Hills Energy, presents a check for $2,000 to members of the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department as part of the Black Hills’ Funds for Firefighters program. According to the grant application, “The Gibbon Fire Department

Black Hills Energy is proud to support local firefighters again this year with $165,000 in safety grants through the Funds for Firefighters program, a 2026 giving initiative of the Black Hills Corp

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The Buffalo and Hall county fairs share a similar schedule as they are set to begin next week.

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Youth

Stick Creek Kids in Wood River held its annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Camp June 15, 16 and 17 at the Wood River Community Center and had one of the largest attendances for a camp to date. The 2026 theme was “Raptors” which intro

Stick Creek Kids in Wood River held its annual STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Camp June 15, 16 and 17 at the Wood River Community Center.

South Central Volleyball Club’s 18-and-under Black team earned a third-place finish in the 18U Club Division — AAU’s highest level of competition — at the AAU Girls National Volleyball Championships held at the Orange County Convention Center in O

South Central Volleyball Club’s 18-and-under Black team capped a historic club career by earning a third-place finish in the 18U Club Division — AAU’s highest level of competition — at the AAU Girl

At the Maine-Anjou and Chianina Junior National Show recently held at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Wood River’s Riley Codner earned Fifth Overall Intermediate Maine-Anjou Showman. (—courtesy photo)

More than 900 exhibitors from across the United States gathered at Fonner Park in Grand Island, June 12–18, for the Maine-Anjou and Chianina Junior National Show.

Ivy Noller, of Gibbon High School, competed in the Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 event at the 2026 Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship held June 14–17 in Nashville, Tennessee. Noller qualified for nationals after earning a perfe

Gibbon High School student Ivy Noller proudly represented Nebraska at the 2026 Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) U.S. National Championship held June 14–17 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Lifestyle

Gibbon Heritage Center’s 50th birthday celebrated with capsule opening

On Sunday, July 5, the Gibbon Heritage Center celebrated its 50th birthday.

Shelton High Class of 1966 holds 60th reunion

The Shelton High School Class of 1966 held their 60th class reunion on Friday, June 26, at the Lucky Duck party room in Gibbon.

Betty Stall

The family of Betty Stall is requesting a card shower for their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, in honor of her 80th birthday on June 30.

Obituaries

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Marilyn K. Puttergill, age 80, of Kearney, formerly Gibbon, passed away July 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass held Wednesday, July 15, at St.

Randall E. Dubbs

Randall E. “Randy” Dubbs, age 74, of Shelton, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2026.

Margaret “Debbie” R. Bruckner, age 83, of Gibbon, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Mt. Carmel Home – Keens Memorial in Kearney.

Matthew McGuire

Matthew Gerard McGuire, age 58, of Ashton and formerly of Wood River, died on Wednesday, June 24, at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha from a blood infection complication.

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