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Grand Island
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fonner Park now features paved parking at the Grand Island Casino Resort that will benefit State Fair visitors + improve local convenience for community members. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elvis tribute artist Joseph Hall performed at Wood River High School, drawing fans from the region who came to enjoy classics like 'Jailhouse Rock' and 'Blue Suede Shoes' (locals first heard about the show in an exercise class). KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Dan Lonowski of Hastings introduced a bill today that will change the waiting period for retired teachers helping in schools from 180 days with exceptions to 120 days with no volunteer exceptions, as supported by the Nebraska State Education Association. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Nebraska baseball team began its season 3-0 with a 9-1 win over Grand Canyon on Sunday in Mesa, Ariz. They will face Stanford next in Scottsdale, Ariz, with pregame starting at 1:30 p.m. and first pitch at 2 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Shrine Bowl organizers announced rosters for the 2026 event Sunday at the Serostris Shrine Center, naming coaches for the North and South Teams. The teams will meet on Saturday, June 6 at Cope Stadium at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. KSNB
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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.
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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.
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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.
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