Good morning, Grand Island.

The City of Grand Island, Economic Development Corporation and Central Community College’s Entrepreneurship Center will host a six-week Business Blueprint Workshop Series starting Thursday, April 2 at the CCC Entrepreneur Center (407 West 3rd Street); participants learn business planning and may receive a $3,000 grant, with registration closing March 23.

Sutton Rodeo marks its 100th anniversary in Grand Island this weekend.

The event will offer rodeo contests, carnival rides and family entertainment to honor local traditions.

The Liederkranz German Club received a $15,000 grant from Grand Island Tourism to fund a permanent outdoor stage at its historic building on First and Walnut streets—final project details will be discussed next Friday with JEO Engineering.

The Sheldon Museum hosted its 'Go Big Read' event, inviting community members to join in reading and book activities.

The event encouraged local participation — residents engaged with literature to celebrate a shared love for reading.

Sandhill crane migration is underway in central Nebraska, with 115,000 birds already observed and nearly a million expected as the season runs through April (local businesses report a $28 million boost in tourism).

CNRA and Grand Island Public Library launched the Flybrary at the airport terminal to offer free, donated books and digital reading resources for travelers.

Sponsored by the library foundation, the program follows a simple take-a-book + leave-a-book system.

Grand Island Public Schools unveiled a three-phase facilities plan starting with work at Gates Elementary.

The plan will update school facilities in future phases + improve learning environments for students.

About 150,000 sandhill cranes have arrived in central Nebraska — driven by drought to the south and a mild winter here.

Experts say the unusual migration highlights local weather shifts.

Grand Island Fire Department and UNL Extension Office partner for a public meeting on proposed food truck regulations and live fire extinguisher training for Spanish-speaking food truck operators—this session runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Emergency Management Office at 1210 North Road.

Local schools are set to compete tonight in 15 NSAA Boys Basketball Subdistrict finals, including Grand Island Central Catholic (GICC) facing Adams Central.

Other matchups from Cozad to Lawrence-Nelson will decide which teams advance to district finals next week.

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.

Dos Amigos Tour with Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top

5:00 AM - 8:30 PM — Heartland Events Center — Tickets available — Experience legendary country and rock music with two iconic bands in one unforgettable concert event.