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Go Big GIVE 2025 features seven Clipper Country nonprofits

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 2:08pm

Seven Clipper Country nonprofits will participate in the Thursday, May 1, Go Big GIVE 24-hour, online event organized by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation and Heartland United Way. Go Big GIVE brings Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties together as one community, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits during the 24-hour online giving day. The event inspires people to give generously to nonprofits making the heartland stronger, creating a thriving community for all.

Hamilton Telecommunications is working throughout the Shelton area to expand its fiber-optic infrastructure with Alpha Utility workers contracted to do the work in rural and in-town areas. (—courtesy photo)
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Fiber to the Home construction and Gigabit Internet coming for residents of Shelton

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 2:08pm

Hamilton Telecommunications has announced its plans to expand fiber-optic infrastructure in Shelton, making fiber to the home broadband available for all residents in the community and surrounding rural area. With fiber installation, Hamilton will be delivering the fastest Internet speeds available, including options such as the whole home Gigabit (Gig) plan that delivers speeds that are eight times faster than the top speed previously offered by Hamilton and ranks among the fastest in the industry, nationwide.

Wood River High FFA advisor Kiley Codner (left) and assistant FFA advisor Christy Burnett (right) flank Wood River Superintendent Terry Zessin at the State FFA Convention where Mr. Zessin was a recipient of the Cornerstone Award. (–courtesy photo)

Wood River Rural Superintendent Zessin among Nebraska FFA Cornerstone Award recipients

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 12:41pm

The Nebraska State FFA Association recognizes those who have dedicated themselves to doing their part to better the organization and the assisting the chapters and students in it. At the 97th Nebraska FFA State Convention, April 2 through 4, individuals and organizations received honors at various sessions including The Cornerstone Award, whose recipients included Wood River Rural School Superintendent Terry Zessin.

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