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LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

LCC recertification presentation (pictured from left to right): Kelsey Knehans, Office & Compliance Coordinator, Development Council for Buffalo County; Kevin Kraenow, Gibbon City Councilman; Derrick Clevenger, Gibbon City Councilman; Leon Stall, Gibbon Mayor; Robert Krier, Gibbon City Councilman; Armando Hernandez-Perez, Gibbon City Councilman; Matt Smallcomb, Gibbon City Administrator; Trevor Lee, President of the Development Council of Buffalo County. Photo provided

City of Gibbon strengthens infrastructure, paves way for growth through leadership certified community program

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Ongoing investments in an industrial park, city services, and downtown development in the City of Gibbon (pop.1,886) have earned recognition from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED).
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Giving Week coming September 1

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
Peru State College, Nebraska’s first postsecondary educational institution and proudly known as the Campus of a Thousand Oaks, is excited to celebrate our upcoming Giving Week. This special time highlights the spirit of generosity and community that has sustained our College for more than 155 years.
The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State. Photos provided

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band announces show theme, performance schedule

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State.In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains will perform Sept.

Free Community Education–Aug. 28

News Staff
Monday, August 25, 2025
GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.