Good morning, Grand Island.

City Council approved an 8-stall RV park at 1333 E.

Stolley Park Road south of Fonner Park for short-term visitors. Owner Amye Webster said the park will offer water, electric, and septic hookups with careful landscaping (berms and trees) to preserve local quiet.

The Lied Center broke ground on a $35M expansion and will remain open during construction, which is expected to finish in fall 2027.

Grand Island Public Schools named new principals for Walnut Middle School and Starr Elementary who will take over when the 2026-27 school year begins.

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment announced on Feb.

11 that it awarded over $7 million in grants to fund 126 waste and litter reduction projects statewide, including recycling programs, scrap tire cleanups + public education campaigns.

USDA announced enrollment for the Continuous CRP begins today (Feb.

12) until March 20, while General CRP submissions run from March 9 until April 17. Local agricultural producers and landowners should contact their FSA county office to offer land for water quality and soil conservation.

CHI Health St. Francis is offering a free 7-week tobacco cessation program called Freedom from Smoking starting Tuesday, Feb.

24 (5 to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at the hospital) with registration closing Monday, Feb. 23.

Adams Central girls basketball defeated Minden 44 to 29 on Feb.

10 in Minden, marking a strong win for the team.

Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is opening its driving range for Valentine’s weekend—Saturday, Feb.

14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—and is offering 10 percent off 2026 season passes through Monday.

Crews are preparing Jackrabbit Run for the 2026 season about one month from now; reopening the driving range on Feb.

14, Feb. 15, & Feb. 16 with seasonal discounts on passes from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16.

High school basketball teams from across the state gather at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday, Feb.

14 for the 19th Annual Heartland Hoops Classic. Games run from 8:30 a.m. through 8:10 p.m. and tickets cost $17.

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.