Good morning, Grand Island.

Officers from Grand Island Police Department visited the Grand Island Public Library to hold a story time where Officer Adam Kully read two books—letting children color and see police equipment up close.

The event helped show police as community helpers.

Dozens plunged into the cold waters at Holmes Lake Saturday for the Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Nebraska (a local fundraiser uniting community members).

Teams from Grand Island, North Platte, Kearney, Adams Central, Hastings and Northwest competed in the 20th Annual Nebraska State Dance Championship Dance Classes A and B on Saturday, Feb.

21, at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island (photos by Eldon Holmes).

Kent Mann was chosen by the Grand Island school board to fill a vacant seat and will begin serving at upcoming meetings (his background is expected to bring fresh ideas to local education efforts).

Grand Island Public Schools announced a $5.7M project to improve Gates Elementary set to begin this fall — the first phase of a 20-year, three-phase plan to enhance school facilities.

On Friday, Feb. 20, the NSAA State Boys Wrestling Championship held its second day at CHI Health Center in Omaha, where 18 wrestlers advanced to the finals; one competitor from Grand Island joined other schools in the tournament.

No. 5 Nebraska wrestling wrapped up its regular season with a 32-6 victory over Utah Valley by winning eight of 10 matches, with early technical falls boosting the score, and will head to University Park — March 7-8 for the Big Ten Championships.

Pryce Sandfort led Nebraska men's basketball to an 87-64 win over Penn State Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena with a career-high 33 points.

The Huskers, who shot 40 percent on three-pointers and out-rebounded their opponent, will face Maryland Wednesday at home.

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.