City of Grand Island

Do you want to get in the holiday mood and check out some books or other holiday reading materials? If so, you’re in luck! The Grand Island Public Library is inviting the general public to join in on some holiday festivities on Monday, December 23 from 4-6 p.m. Michael Westerby, a junior at Grand Island Senior High School, will be providing some beautiful violin music for those in attendance. Michael is a member of the Hastings Symphony.

👏🏻What a legacy!👏🏻 Tonight, we recognized Community Development Director Chad Nabity for 25 years of service! The amount this city has grown in the past quarter-century has been on Chad’s watch and we are so thankful for what he’s done to make Grand Island the booming city it is today! Please join us in celebrating this great milestone!!

The voter-approved Good Life District Occupation Tax took effect on October 1, and initial returns are in. The City of Grand Island collected an additional $254,812, reflecting collections from the first full month of the new tax.

Are you ready for the Harlem Globetrotters?! They're making their return to the Heartland Events Center on Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/harlem-globetrotters-grand-island-nebraska-03-19-2025/event/0600618CF6A65B68 Full story ==> https://cityofgrandislandne.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1930693

Please join us in welcoming six new officers to the GIPD family. They are: Cameron Petzoldt Bret Schamp Solomon Russell Aidan Graber Rhegan Jensen Carlos Parra On Thursday, December 12, we held their swearing in and pinning ceremony ahead of their graduation from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. This is the largest incoming class of officers we've had in decades! Welcome to the team!

Tonight's city council meeting saw the departure of council members Michelle Fitzke and Bethany Guzinski, as well as the arrival of Doug Brown and Ryan O'Neill. The council also approved the city's conflict of interest policy. In the latest edition of "Councilmember Conversation," we catch up with Mike Paulick of Ward 4. https://youtu.be/ImlJUbs-wPw

Two new council members have been seated tonight. Below this post you got the chance to meet Ward 1's Doug Brown. Now, let's meet Ryan O'Neill of Ward 3! https://youtu.be/1p1VPvN8mYQ

We welcomed two new members to the city council during tonight's meeting. First, let's meet Doug Brown of Ward 1! https://youtu.be/ktBsin_11uA

It's the end of an era for our city council, as we say goodbye and THANK YOU to both Michelle Fitzke of Ward 1 and Bethany Guzinski of Ward 3. Please join us in thanking them for their years of service to the city!

"Your pumpkin can make a difference" Conservation Nebraska Central Region Group and Smart Soil are partnering to provide a second pumpkin composting collection on November 30 and December 1. You can take all unwanted pumpkins to the 2nd Street Super Saver on those days!

It's one thing to say we're community-minded with everything we do. It's another to actually go out and do it. Join us in thanking Community Development Director Chad Nabity for collecting all of these goods to help out the Grand Island Salvation Army Food Bank! Chad - you're awesome!

With more drivers hitting the road for the holiday shopping season, we are issuing a friendly reminder to buckle up! We've been awarded $10,514.53 to carry out Selective Overtime Enforcement for the “Make it Click” seat belt mobilization campaign from November 23 – December 1.

The future is bright for the Central Nebraska Humane Society and Camp Augustine in Grand Island, and it's all thanks to two key approvals during tonight's city council meeting. Ward 4's Mitch Nickerson addresses those two votes and much more in the latest edition of "Councilmember Conversations."

**Friendly Reminder** If you still have yard signs up from the election, now is the time to take them down. Per city code, all signs must be picked up five days following an event. We're now at 14 days. Thank you for your cooperation! https://www.facebook.com/CityofGrandIsland/posts/pfbid0kXxt8HJD6YmWLG1WqFdvG8BuyhSTF9ctR4oAJwJyXs6tgoEb4h12RgD4rqzZAyEZl

The Heartland Events Center is under new management with VenuWorks, and Kyler Tarwater is the new HEC Executive Director. We caught up with the new leader of the events center to learn more about his vision for the arena for the years to come. https://www.facebook.com/CityofGrandIsland/videos/1313464029640808

It's hard to believe, but "Small Business Saturday" is inching closer, and our local businesses are certainly doing their part! Over the next month at the group Shop Local, Grand Island, we along with our partners (Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation, Grand Island Tourism and Grow Grand Island) will be featuring some local staples to not only reveal sales for the special day, but also hear from business owners about the importance of keeping your money local. Thanks to those who have already joined this group. Please keep spreading the word, as this page will be a one-stop-shop for everything "shopping local" in Grand Island!

Thank you for serving the city Cochise! A touching tribute to his final shift at City of Grand Island - Police Department.

The November 5 council meeting proved eventful for the City of Grand Island - Public Library and City of Grand Island - Parks and Recreation Department, as both received council approval for key measures and agreements. Ward 5's Chuck Haase discussed those two items and more in the latest edition of "Councilmember Conversation."

Starting Monday, November 18 we will have a new look! Our city website, www.grand-island.com is undergoing a major makeover that promises to be much more user friendly with more information and ways to engage with the city right at your fingertips. The new look will also impact our websites for various departments including City of Grand Island - Police Department, City of Grand Island - Public Library, City of Grand Island - Parks and Recreation Department and more! We can't wait for you to see the new look!

We’re in the calm before tonight’s city council study session, and one of the big topics is the Camp Augustine Master Plan. NTV News’ Steve White is chatting with City Administrator Laura McAloon about that and more ahead of tonight’s session.