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Thursday, January 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ The Greater Grand Island Community Foundation donated $12,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Nebraska to support the launch of their 'Bigs with Badges' program, fostering mentorships between youth and first responders.  Central Nebraska Today
  • ➤ Grand Island Public Schools in Nebraska prepares for potential immigration crackdowns by volunteering to shelter students whose parents may be detained, drawing lessons from a past raid in 2006.  Nebraska TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Stuhr Museum replaces the 35-year-old 'Wings Over the Platte' exhibit with 'Hometown: A Nostalgic Chain of Memories' to refresh the art displayed and challenge artists, with considerations for revisiting similar themes in future exhibits.  The Grand Island Independent

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Developers propose a $6.2 million mixed-use project near Grand Island, including housing, a hotel, retail, and a youth sports complex, aiming to strengthen the community's southern corridor.  The Grand Island Independent

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Central Community College was recognized by Second Nature for its innovative climate action efforts, notably in training students for renewable energy careers.  The Grand Island Independent

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ Grand Island's City Council voted to hire a lobbyist for $3,000 a month to advocate for the Good Life District program amid discussions of its repeal and the potential impact on local economic development.  Central Nebraska Today
  • ➤ The Grand Island City Council unanimously approved a comprehensive development plan focused on increasing affordable housing through various strategies, including zoning changes and funding prioritization.  KSNB

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

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  • B.J. Jamison Live at Grand Island Casino

    B.J. Jamison will perform live at the Grand Island Casino Resort, featuring an evening of music and entertainment.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Heartland Hoops Classic - Grand Island

    The Heartland Hoops Classic is a competitive one-day high school basketball event featuring unique inter-class match-ups at the Heartland Events Center.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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  • Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships 2025

    The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championships will feature athletes from around the state showcasing their skills at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • Nebraska State Cheer & Dance Championship in Grand Island

    The Nebraska State Cheer & Dance event will feature competitive cheerleading and dance performances at the Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, NE.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Weekend of Wheels Auto Show

    The Weekend of Wheels is an auto show at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center featuring adult admission for $12 and free entry for children under 12.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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