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For over 45 years, Ed Lowe has been known as “Coach Lowe.” On July 19, Coach Lowe was recognized for his years of coaching along with Doane Univeristy coach Ed Fye, at the Nebraska Coaches Associat
Rising costs, varying weather conditions, and dry conditions continue to impact crop yields and prices locally and across the state of Nebraska throughout the summer of 2026 and leading into the fa
The Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Council is proud and excited to present its 2026-2027 Performing Arts Series.
Every town has a history, but in small towns those histories are often forgotten.
By Jacinta M. Carter
Youth
Aidan Richardson, a 2026 Wood River Rural High School graduate, had the incredible opportunity to represent JAG (Job’s for America’s Graduates) Nebraska at several events celebrating the impact of
Due to heat concerns ahead of the scheduled Gibbon Invitational on Thursday, September 3, the Shelton cross country teams traveled further west to run at the Cambriadge Invitational on Friday, Sept
Natalie Bendfeldt, Ximena Urbina and Bayla Rodriguez finished the St. Paul Invitational on Thursday, September 3, in the top fifteen golfers and earned medals in doing so.
The 2026 season opened for the Gibbon volleyball team with a dominant performance on the road at SEM on Thursday, August 27, where they recorded a sweep of the Lady Mustangs, 25-16, 26-24 and 25-16
Lifestyle
The family of Letha Bartlett is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on August 24. Cards can be sent to PO Box 17, Alda NE 68810.
Sylvia Juhl McTavish recently celebrated her 95th birthday at Babel’s Barn in Wood River with over 100 relatives present.
Gordon and Neta Dibbern will be celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary on July 26, 2026, and their family has requested a card shower to honor them. Please send cards to: 3024 S.
Obituaries
Ivan K. Bombeck, age 81, of Kearney, died Tuesday, September 1, at Kearney Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mary Ann Richardson, age 89, of Kearney, formerly of Gibbon, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at C.H.I. Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Paula E. Slade, age 74, of Kearney, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Daralyn S. (Riley) Benge, age 87, of Gibbon, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m.
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