We received an awesome message this afternoon that we wanted to share with you from Central City resident Lizzy Salmon:
"Hi, my name is Lizzy Salmon. My parents are Amber Salmon and Curtis Campbell. We just got done walking out of north Walmart, and we saw one of your police officers. His name badge said T. Keiper. (Sgt. Tony Keiper)
My little sister has autism, and she’s super sweet and loves the police officers and the K9 dogs. She has a special water bottle that she dedicates to the police officers she sees and asks for a sticker to put on it. Today, this police officer and another officer were out of stickers but one special officer that had to stay back for paperwork went out of his way to make my little sister's day and tried to find something she could take home with her.
He was able to succeed in doing so and was able to find a pink teddy and said the teddy bear was in a couple of fights with him so the bear was dirty from it. My family would love to send a shoutout to him, officer T. Keiper, for doing such a good deed today for my little sister. She and I will always remember this day. The exact same thing happened to me when I was little lived in Kearney and yet still to this day I remember it like a champ. Thank you Grand Island Police Department for making little kid's life better and happier when they are having a bad day or just need someone to show them they care."
Lizzy...the honor is all ours. We hope you and your sister enjoy the pink teddy bear!
Are you interested in becoming a police officer? If so, now is the time to apply!
We are currently hiring for more police officers as Grand Island continues to grow. You can apply to be an officer at www.gipolice.org/policeofficer
Friendly reminder of the day - don't drive your ATV onto any frozen bodies of water within our Grand Island park system, as it's against the law.
We've recently received reports of individuals being out on the ice at L.E. Ray Park with an ATV. On the sign entering the park, it says "No Gasoline Motors Allowed on Lake." This was primarily intended for boats, but ATV's certainly fit that category as well!
Thank you for your understanding!
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!
"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 2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Grand Island has officially passed. In the latest edition of "Councilmember Conversation," we catch up up with Ward 4's Mike Paulick about key items on tonight's agenda. https://5il.co/2whib
Grow Grand Island has planned a Good Life District open house on Wednesday, July 31 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation Community Room. There you will be able to chat face-to-face with city leaders about the ballot initiative and the special election! Here is a look at our quick Q&A sheet as well!
Do you want a say in the future of housing in Grand Island? Right now you can by taking this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y563JVD
