Twenty-two seniors became Gibbon High School graduates at commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 16, for the Class of 2026.
Memorial Day services are planned across Clipper Country on Monday, May 25. Following are services planned for respective Wood River, Shelton and Gibbon area cemeteries.
Commencement ceremonies were held for the Wood River Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17, with 39 students turning their tassels.
Jim and Sherril Cline were selected as the first Yard of the Month Award winners by the Gibbon Beautification Foundation. Winners of the Yard of the Month receive a Yard of the Month sign in their yard for a month, are spotlighted on the City of Gibbon and Gibbon Beautification Foundation Facebook pages, and are recognized in the pages of The Clipper newspaper. The Gibbon Beautification Foundation launched the new recognition program for the continued dedication to beautifying the Gibbon community. Residents may submit yard nominations for Yard of the Month from the first through the 15th of each month, May through October. There will be a new winner each month. Nomination addresses can be submitted along with an optional photo to yardsofgibbon@gmail.com. The Gibbon Beautification Foundation encourages all Gibbon residents to participate and aid in recognizing the outstanding properties and landscaping efforts throughout the community. (–courtesy photo)
Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Shelton Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. The 2026 parade marshal will be honored in the Shelton July Fourth Parade, riding in a vehicle. This year’s marshal will also have a spot in the Gibbon parade, as part of the Buffalo County 250th celebration. The Gibbon parade has been designated as the official Buffalo County July Fourth Parade.
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