Good morning, Grand Island.

The Red Cross will host a Chili Cook-Off in Grand Island that invites local cooks to compete and support its programs.

The community event will bring residents together on an upcoming day for friendly competition * all in support of the Red Cross.

DG Fuels held a town hall at the Phelps County Ag Center on Jan.

14 and outlined plans to build a synthetic aviation fuel plant that will process corn stover to create hundreds of local jobs and boost revenue for area farmers.

Nebraska Extension will host two-day Nebraska Master Irrigator Shop Talk discussions at Grand Island and three other locations to address irrigation and nitrogen challenges.

The sessions run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT+ they qualify for select certification credits for Natural Resources District training.

The Light Goose Conservation Order begins Feb.

10 (East Zone through Apr. 15; Rainwater Basin and West Zones through Apr. 5), allowing hunters to take white and blue-phase snow geese and Ross’ geese statewide during set hours under zone-specific rules by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced that the Light Goose Conservation Order will start Feb.

10, covering different zones with varying end dates (East, Feb. 10-April 15; Rainwater Basin and West, Feb. 10-April 5). Hunters can use unplugged shotguns and electronic calls statewide with no bag limits.

The Grand Island Public Works Department announced that the Transfer Station at 5050 West Old Potash Highway will close Feb.

13-14 for concrete replacement work inside the building.

Murray Natural Integrated Health is offering free heart screenings in February (in honor of American Heart Month) and inviting Grand Island residents to schedule a check-up.

Kansas City Royals games will air free on Gray Media-owned channels in Nebraska — the home opener is set for Monday, Mar.

30 against the Minnesota Twins while 10 season games are planned with three confirmed and seven to be announced.

Three Dog Night and Ambrosia Concert

7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Check ticket prices for a night of classic hits from two iconic bands.

Jhon Alex Castaño Concert

9 p.m. – 1 a.m. — 4th St. Banquet — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Jhon Alex Castaño and La Iguana.

Master Plan for Entrepreneurship: Dream, Plan, Do - Interactive Business Plan Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Central Community College - Grand Island — Registration required — Develop a comprehensive business plan using practical tools and templates in this interactive workshop.

American Chili Cook Off

11 AM – 1 PM — Fonner Park — Tickets available at the door — Enjoy a day filled with delicious homemade chilis and support the American Red Cross.

Ian Munsick: The Eagle Flies Free Tour

7-9 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from rising star Ian Munsick in a community-friendly setting.