“The Wood River boys finished as runner up at the Centura Invitational on Thursday, May 7, led by double gold medals by seniors Hector Bonilla Betancourt in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, Jace Martin in the 200 and 400 meter dashes, and Madden Brabec in the pole vault and 110 meter hurdles,” reported Wood River head coach Matt Cantrell.
The dancers of Shelton Just For Kix delivered unforgettable performances at the 2026 Together We Dance Nationals held April 29 through May 3 in Rochester, Minnesota. The annual event brought together thousands of dancers and families from across the country for one of the largest dance competitions in the Midwest.
The 2026 golf season for the Wood River boys team continued to wind down as the team teed off at the Grand Island Central Catholic Invitational on Tuesday, May 5, and the LouPlatte Conference meet on Thursday, May 7. Both meets were held at Indianhead Golf Course in Grand Island.
New members of the Gibbon National Honor Society were inducted into the organization at a ceremony held on Monday, May 4, during Academic Honors Night. Gibbon National Honor Society members are, front row, left to right, Natalie Contreras, Piper Gonzalez, Cove Fries, Andrea Montanez, Haidyn McKinley, Ximena Urbina, and Ivy Noller; and back row, Joctan Romero Sanchez, Jacqueline Ramirez Estrada, Hunter Gray, Wyatt DeBrie, and Keaton Heikkinen. (–courtesy photo)
Hamilton Telecommunications is pleased to announce that Shiloh Smith, of Cairo, is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA — The Rural Broadband Association.
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