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Gibbon’s Little Free Pantry has found a new home in the community. After being located near the parking lot of the Gibbon Baptist Church for several years, the pantry has been relocated to Rosen Park with the help of the City of Gibbon and city administrator Matt Smallcomb’s parks crew. Food and toiletry items may be placed to share in the pantry at any time and those in need are encouraged to “Take what they need and give what they can.” The pantry is unable to accept clothing or household items. (–courtesy photo)

Pastor and Elizabeth Troyer-Miller were recently named as grand marshals for the 2025 FunFest parade. FunFest is set to be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 1, 2 and 3, in Wood River.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held on Wednesday, July 9, for the Dunn Building Apartments at 106 East Ninth Street in Wood River. The renovated building features three new upper story apartments and was made possible by collaborative efforts between the City of Wood River, Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED), South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD), and Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Pictured at the ribbon cutting were, left to right, Sharon Hueftle, of SCEDD; NDED Director K.C. Belitz; Dunn Building owners Elizabeth Troyer-Miller and Matt Troyer-Miller; Morgan Pearson, Housing Representative of NDED; Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer; Sara Arnett, representing the Heritage Bank; and LeAnn Jochum with SCEDD. The apartments open later this month. (—photo by Steve Glenn)