Small community living at its best can be seen at the Wood River Fitness Center. The Center opened in 2006 as part of the addition to the Wood River Rural High School. Area residents may use the Fitness Center FREE (one time, nominal fee for security Continue reading
12 February 2018 
Goal Posts
When you attended the Wood River Eagles football games this past season did you notice something different? Did you notice the new goal posts? A committee, formed in part of WR Rural High Alumni, undertook the project of replacing the old goal posts Continue reading
11 April 2017 
2017 Go Big Give School Project
For Go Big Give Day 2017, the Wood River Community Centennial Foundation has designated the funds raised to the Wood River Elementary School. Plans are being made to update the playground with trees and plants for a “child friendly” play area. Continue reading
27 March 2017 
2017 Go Big Give Ambulance Funding
The Wood River Community Centennial Foundation is making plans to participate in the 2017 Go Big Give day, May 3rd. Go Big Give day is a 24-hour, online giving event hosted by the Grand Island Community Foundation and the Heartland United Way. 104 Continue reading
14 December 2015 
Kjars Honored along with Judy Wagoner
Over the past 11 years Donna Moyer has awarded a Community Builder Award to recognize a person or organization who has contributed to build a stronger and more vibrant Wood River area The changes occurring almost daily in our small towns and large Continue reading
Go Big Give Wrap up
At the Wrap-Up meeting for GoBigGive the participants were informed on the amount earned, Part of the money raised that day was designated for the Mark Dibbern Scholarship Fund. The remaining amount ($2,246.62) will establish a Benefactor’s Fund with Continue reading
Go Big Give – A Big Success
The GoBigGive was a successful day for the Wood River Community Centennial Foundation. Coffee and Donuts were enjoyed that morning at the WR Senior Citizens Center, Good Samaritan, Am Legion Club, WR Elementary School and WR Rural High. A prior gift Continue reading
Go Big Give – WRCCF Hosting Coffees
Have you been a Beneficiary of the Wood River Community Foundation Grants? Do you know anyone who has received a WRCCF Sponsored Scholarship? Do you know any students who through the years have taken part in ASKUS programs, Close-up, FBLA, and other Continue reading
12 November 2014 
Community Builder Award – Honoring Mary Ann Apfel
Some thirty years ago the Foundation was formed as a cooperative effort to bring benefits to all through donated wealth. By listening to the heartbeats of our people, the Foundation has earned the community’s trust, the trust which has garnered funds Continue reading
25 August 2014 
Fun Fest Parade
As the Wood River Community Centennial foundation nears its 30th anniversary it was pleased to be a part of the 2014 Funfest celebrating "Wood River School Daze." The Wood River Community Centennial Foundation entry "Hay"... Wood River Foundation Continue reading
