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Omaha Street Percussion will perform September 15 in Wood River as part of the Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre. (—courtesy photo)

Omaha Street Percussion to open performing arts series September 15 in Wood River

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:14pm

Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series kicks off the season with Omaha Street Percussion (OSP), on Monday, September 15, at 7:00 p.m. Omaha Street Percussion infuses drums and dance together to create an upbeat show that is guaranteed to get you clapping your hands and shaking your hips. Household items like pots, pans, buckets, and trash cans are used as instruments to help create an energizing and exhilarating experience that will be sure to get you up on your feet. Audience interaction and participation is a major part of the OSP performance experience. You will truly feel part of the show.

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Gibbon 1990 grad Josh Miller is new GHS principal

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:14pm

Every day provides new opportunities to learn, to grow, and to engage

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Buffalo/Hall County Corn Growers donate to area food banks

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:14pm

The Buffalo/Hall County Corn Growers organization recently made sizable donations to area food banks. Gibbon, Shelton, Wood River, Cairo, and Ravenna food banks were recipients of $2,500.00 from the Corn Growers, and Farm Credit Service added another $500.00 to each, for a total of $3,000.00 for each food bank. A total of $15,000.00 was contributed. The donations were presented during the group’s plot night on August 19. Pictured above accepting their donations were Pastor Doreen Toe and Mel Murr, from Gibbon; Jake Rickert, representing the Buffalo/Hall County Corn Growers; Farm Credit Services representative Tara Janda; and Lisa Rathman and Nancy DeVore from Wood River. (—courtesy photo)

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Time and weather exposure in the old open carousel left horses and other animal figures in poor condition by the 2005 shutdown. Some remained in that condition in May 2024. (—Photo by Lori Potter for the Flatwater Free Press)

An RV volunteer made a new sign for the Pioneer Village carousel pavilion that was unveiled at the August 9 grand reopening. Like this older sign, the new one says rides still cost a nickel. (—Photo by Lori Potter for the Flatwater Free Press)

The carousel pavilion’s insulated ceiling looks like it’s from a big tent. The enclosed, insulated building has a new roof, heat, air-conditioning, a humidity control system and updated electrical and sound systems. (—Photo by Lori Potter for the Fl

Now it’s spurring joy in the heart of Nebraska

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 2:14pm

Waylon Petersen wore a wary look as his family entered the white red-trimmed pavilion. But when the calliope music kicked on and Grandpa hoisted him on a race horse, the twoyear- old’s lingering suspicion turned to joy.