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January 30, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Following an initial open house that saw hundreds turn out to voice their opinions, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is preparing to host its ...
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January 30, 2025
Are you seeking some extra cash, a way to stay busy this summer, or just looking to get involved in the community? The Parks & Rec department has opportunities just for you! We of...
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January 25, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Following the success of the Heartland Events Center’s first-ever job fair in early January, the HEC is looking to fill out a few remaining part-time roles ...
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January 5, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island will be clearing and hauling snow in the Downtown area between 4 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday, January 6. Parking is prohibited on the s...
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January 4, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. — Based on the official Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, the City of Grand Island has declared that a Snow Alert/Emergency will...
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January 3, 2025
Grand Island, Neb. -- Whenever you hear someone talk about a Swiss Army Knife, it's usually due to the numerous tools it contains and how useful it is in a variety of situations...
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December 30, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — With new management comes new opportunities at the Heartland Events Center. From January 7-8, VenuWorks will be hosting its first-ever job fair, featuring...
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December 20, 2024
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...
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December 19, 2024
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...
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December 17, 2024
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...
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December 11, 2024
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...
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December 10, 2024
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...
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December 4, 2024
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...
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December 2, 2024
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...
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November 26, 2024
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...
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November 21, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. - It's one thing to say the City of Grand Island is community-minded with everything it does. It's another to actually go out and do it. On Thursday, Nov. 21...
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November 16, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island is about to endure a major renovation, but you won’t be seeing it on your local roads or in the form of a new development this time...
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November 9, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — With the Veterans Day on the horizon, the City of Grand Island would like to announce various closures. All of the below departments will be closed on Mon...
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October 31, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — As winter inches closer, the Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is seemingly getting busier. With the chill in the air comes a variety of activitie...
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October 14, 2024
Grand Island, Neb. — A banner year is in the books for the Stolley Park Railroad’s annual “Halloween Express.” From Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 12, the ...