City of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. — All city offices and departments will be closed in Grand Island for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, but there will be a few variations o...

Grand Island, Neb. -- Let the voting begin! The City of Grand Island has revealed its five finalists in the inaugural Christmas Light Contest! To vote, all you need to do is l...

Grand Island, Neb. — Over the next few months, people of all ages can participate in a winter reading program titled “Cozy Up With Reading.” This will be a shortened version o...

Grand Island, Neb. — 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...

The December 17 Grand Island City Council Meetings centered primarily around the Heartland Events Center and the transition of ownership from Fonner Park to the city. We hear ...

Grand Island, Neb. — 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 ...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Heartland Events Center is already known for its Heartland Hoops Classic, but that won’t be the only basketball played in the arena in 2025. The Har...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department is six police officers stronger following a trio of ceremonies Thursday, December 12 at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Trai...

Grand Island, Neb. — Local youth, teens and their families are invited to the library for special seasonal activities for the next month. All programs are free and open to the p...

Grand Island, Neb. — Starting Wednesday, December 11, the Grand Island Police Department will be participating in the latest “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization. GI...

Grand Island, Neb. — It took just five days for the first-ever City of Grand Island Christmas Light Contest to reach its entry limit of homes. In total, 26 homes will compete f...

Grand Island, Neb. — The annual showcase featuring some of the best bullfighters, specialty acts and rodeo queens is set to return to the Heartland Events Center for 2025. F...

Grand Island, Neb. — Back on February 9, Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele announced a $4.5 million project to tear down Fire Station #3 and build an entirely new facility at its ...

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department received a grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety/NDOT for officers to work proactive overtime enforcement, spe...

Grand Island, Neb. — To help the city usher in the Christmas holiday, the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first-ever Christmas Light Contest! The c...

Our December 3rd 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 counc...

The City of Grand Island welcomed two new members to the city council on Tuesday, December 3. One of those new members isn't a stranger to local politics. Let's meet Doug Brown of...

Two new council members were seated on Tuesday, December 3. One of those new members is a relatively familiar face to the city. Let's meet Ryan O'Neill of Ward 3!

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Public Works Department would like to issue notice that the Yard Waste Site, which is located on Monitor Road just north of Old Potash High...

Grand Island, Neb. — City offices will be closed in Grand Island for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Black Friday holidays. All of the below departments will be closed on both T...