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State hammered by high winds

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:41pm

The State of Nebraska was the victim of bouts of dangerously high wind gusts on Thursday of last week and on Sunday, causing damage to some trees, like the one pictured in Gibbon’s Davis Park and causing hazardous driving conditions both days as well as fanning fires burning in different parts of the state. The National Weather Service in Hastings recorded wind speeds of 74 mph at Doniphan, 63 mph at the Grand Island Airport on Sunday, and 51 mph at the Kearney Airport. (—photo by Dennis Walker)

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“Witnesses to the Wonderful Cross” Sunday in Wood River

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:41pm

“Witnesses to the Wonderful Cross” will be the Easter cantata presented by the Wood River Area Community Choir this Sunday, March 22, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 408 W. 11th ood aneated Street in Wood River. The cantata was created by David Guthrie and music arranged and orchestrated music by David Williamson. Additional by Tom Long and Allen Pote was incorporated into the cantata by the director.

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The Gibbon Public School cast and crew of Rebootilization will bring that production to the stage in Gibbon March 27, 28 and 29. The fun and energetic story follows SynCryn Futures, a high-tech robotics laboratory, and its employees as they attempt to sav

Gibbon spring play cast and crew prepare for Rebootilization

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:41pm

“Rebootilization” by Alan Haehnel is the play chosen as the spring play to be performed at Gibbon Public School later this month.

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Trista Cress and Christopher Jarmin 20 years

Andrea Rodriguez and Jay Weeder Ten years

Hadley Cress and Chase Middleswart One year

Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department holds banquet

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:41pm

Members of the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department held their annual banquet on Saturday, March 14, and recognized many members for their years of service to the department and community.

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Area firefighters respond to state fires

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:41pm

Firefighters from our Clipper Country departments have assisted in fighting fires in the Brady area over the recent weekend, with manpower and equipment.

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State hammered by high winds

“Witnesses to the Wonderful Cross” Sunday in Wood River

Gibbon spring play cast and crew prepare for Rebootilization

Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department holds banquet

Area firefighters respond to state fires

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