Saturday, January 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Race for Grace is moving to College Park in Grand Island to accommodate growth, offering free registration for cancer patients and survivors, with proceeds aiding local cancer families. KSNB
- ➤ The Grand Generation Center in Doniphan announces its menu for the week including a variety of meals for local seniors. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools plans to undertake 36 facilities projects in 2025, totaling $7.95 million, focusing on safety and infrastructure improvements across multiple buildings. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Lennon Tjaden, a fourth-grader, won the Grand Island Public Schools holiday greeting card contest, with over 1,300 student entries. Central Nebraska Today
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Richard Ferguson will present innovative nitrogen management strategies for irrigated corn, aiming to optimize use and promote sustainability, at the CPNRD meeting. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island, Nebraska, receives $600,000 from Federal Rail Crossing Safety Grants to improve rail safety and mobility through a rail crossing study. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 5th Quarter Week 6 highlights key high school basketball games across multiple cities, showcasing team victories and notable scores. KSNB
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