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LDWF congratulates Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team National Championship victory
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) would like to congratulate the Louisiana 4-H Shooting Sports Team for winning the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship in Grand Island, Nebraska, last week. It is Louisiana’s fourth national championship in the last five years. The Louisiana team won first place...
West M Street to be closed for improvements
M Street will be closed for storm sewer work, grading and paving a new 37-foot wide section of concrete pavement leading to the new Adams County Jail. Contractor Diamond Engineering of Grand Island plans to close that portion of M Street Monday, July 15. The project includes about 900-feet. The...
License plate readers help solve Hall County crimes
Automated license plate reading cameras are providing a good assist to law enforcement in the battle to track down wanted people and stolen cars. In July of 2023, Kelli Lepler of Grand Island, wanted on theft charges involving her monument and gravestone business, was arrested in Wentzell, Missouri, with the help of a Flock license plate recognition camera.
Grand Island Foundation receives bequest of more than $935,000
The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation says it is “thrilled to announce the receipt of a generous bequest” of more than $935,000 from the estate of Jim and Faye Rasmussen, “longtime supporters and beloved members of the Greater Grand Island area.”. “This gift established two separate named...
Nebraska Rural Electric Association welcomes Southern Public Power District as its newest member-system
The Nebraska Rural Electric Association has announced the addition of Southern Public Power District in Grand Island as its newest member. Southern Public Power District serves approximately 27,717 retail electric customers in Hall, Merrick, Hamilton, Phelps, Kearney, Adams and Franklin counties in Nebraska. Southern Public Power District operates about 7,098 miles of electric lines and has 95 employees. General Manager Chad Waldow said Southern Public Power District looks forward to working with the Nebraska statewide organization and its members.
Grand Island neighbors: Obituaries for July 6
Read through the obituaries published today in Grand Island Independent.
Nebraska native still remembered in Belgium after World War II emergency landing
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — On Oct. 17, 1944, a B-17 bomber piloted by Grand Island native Perry E. Powell made an emergency landing in a field near the town of Wichelen, Belgium. Before the landing, seven members of the nine-member crew parachuted to safety. All nine of the men were warmly welcomed by the citizens of Wichelen.
What's Going On: Local events calendar
Benefit for Yvonne Kent Birnie, owners of the Anna Street Trolley, the Platt Duetsche, 1315 W. Anna. Event includes a car and bike show, presented by Knucklehead Garage (registration 10 a.m. to noon, show runs from noon to 3 p.m.; $20 entry fee includes two concert tickets); concert featuring Humboldt’s Quid (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) and Exit 312 (9 p.m. to midnight), tickets are $10; silent auction, raffle, drink specials, door prizes, and food from Tacos La Isla, Pig in a Bag and the Anna Street Trolley. Yvonne is battling cancer for the fifth time in five years; Mary Boersen, event organizer, 308-379-7327.
Cleon and Lila (Glynn) Schwarz
Cleon and Lila (Glynn) Schwarz celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family from seven states in attendance. They were married June 20, 1954, at the First Church of Christ in Palmer, Nebraska. For 70 years they have lived and subsequently retired on their farm near Archer. Their family honored them...
Ward Douglas Werner
He was born in Grand Island, Nebraska on December 22, 1947 to Harold and Kay (Keggin) Werner. Harold served with distinction during the Second World War followed by a career as a gifted salesman in the Omaha area. Kay was a vibrant artist who inspired her sons and those around her.
Fonner Park firework display preparations
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It took a team to set up the firework show at Fonner Park on Thursday. J & M Displays, an Iowa based company that sets us fireworks displays all over, began work around 10:30 a.m.. On Wednesday, they put on a show in York, and...
Lots of work done ahead of Grand Island fireworks show
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Tourism and the Community Fireworks Committee have put in a lot of work in order to make this year’s fireworks show happen. The organizations worked together to create fundraising events and participate in Go Big Give in order to raise money for the event to happen at Fonner Park.
Grand Island celebrates July 4th with history and community at Stuhr Museum
Grand Island, NE — There are many 4th of July celebrations across central Nebraska - including at the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island. Families gathered in their best red, white, and blue - ready for a day of picnics, family, and tradition. There are many reasons the celebration is...
Stuhr Museum hosts 1894 Independence Day
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - An old-fashioned tradition continued in Grand Island, as the Stuhr Museum hosted their annual 1894 Independence Day celebration. The celebration included a German Language Church Service, an anvil firing, and a “mammoth” parade that all children were invited to participate in. Erin Zulkoski,...
Grand Island City Offices closed for July 4th Holiday
GRAND ISLAND With the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the City of Grand Island would like to announce various closures. All of the below departments will be closed on Thursday, July 4:. Grand Island City Hall. Crane Public Transit. Utilities Service Center. Solid Waste Facility. Grand Island Public Library. GIPD...
Crowd attends Fourth of July celebration at Stuhr Museum
GRAND ISLAND – Approximately 500 people attended the July 4 celebration at the Stuhr Museum. The celebration was set in the year 1894. Alexandra Bird, assistant director of interpretative resources at the museum, said people attended concerts, parades, horse races, and other events on July 4, “anything that will help celebrate Independence.” Civil War veterans would have been present.
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