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Grand Island
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A central Nebraska farmer will shift his spring planting plans to help cow-calf ranchers whose summer grazing areas were scorched by historic wildfires, aiming to boost forage availability this season. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KC & The Sunshine Band will perform on Monday, Aug. 31 at the Heartland Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair for Older Nebraskans Day, a long-standing tradition celebrating local older adults. Advance tickets go on sale today with public tickets available starting Thursday, Mar. 26. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library will host two teen programs during April break (a painting class with Jill Canfield on April 3 at 2 p.m. and a sewing machine class on April 6 to create a drawstring bag) with limited space that requires advance registration. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Schools board approved architects and engineers to begin work on adding and remodeling Gates Elementary, as the district plans to update the facility soon. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools Foundation has opened nominations for the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year awards, inviting community members to honor standout educators with an April 29 deadline. Nominees will receive letters in May, and six winners will be celebrated at the GIPS Welcome Back event in August. Nebraska TV
- ➤ The University of Nebraska System and Creighton University will launch the Nebraska Leaders Program as a pilot to help top undergraduates connect with local employers for mentorship+internships and career opportunities. The program aims to retain talent using a merit-based selection process that builds Nebraska’s future workforce. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on Forrest Street face a partial closure between Sherman Boulevard and Howard Avenue North due to concrete pavement repairs that began on March 23 and will finish on April 10. Nebraska TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Severe Weather Awareness Week offers local guidance for tornado safety as residents are urged to review tornado watches and warnings (reviewing safe shelter plans) and follow weather updates during severe storms. The report explains differences in tornado risks, emphasizing the need for family preparedness. Central Nebraska Today
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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.
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La Fe Norteña Concert
9 PM – 3 AM — Diamond Reception Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of live Mexican-American music with La Fe Norteña and Los Plebes Del 402.
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