Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
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🎭 Culture
The Grand Island Public Library will hold National Library Week from April 6 to April 12 to show how it connects people with books and ideas.
The week-long events—Volunteer Day on April 7, preschool storytime on April 9, and a craft retreat on April 12—will give the community many ways to join in.
🎓 Education
Scott Mazour, a retired principal with decades of experience, has been named Programming Development Manager at EPIC Discovery Center in Grand Island.
He will gather feedback from kids and parents and help design new STEAM exhibits as the center prepares to open in early 2026 — meeting a local need for hands-on learning.
The One Room, One Teacher program honors Nebraska educators like Nora Van Pelt Lindner who gained her teaching passion in one-room schools and is now recognized with a plaque in the UNK College of Education Atrium; the program accepts nominations until May 15.
Honorees will be celebrated during a Homecoming Week ceremony (at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10) even if they are not present.
🏛️ Government
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office will send cease — desist letters to stores in Grand Island and Kearney that sell illegal synthetic THC products following a multi — agency investigation that found mislabelled products.
The stores must return a signed Assurance of Voluntary Compliance to avoid litigation.
The DHHS building in Grand Island has been torn down and the old walnut tree has been removed.
Later this year, work will begin on an addition to the Hall County Courthouse.
🎉 Grand Island Events
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Men's Haircutting Techniques Workshop
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SalonCentric — Registration required — Master classic haircutting and barbering techniques to elevate your skills and inspire your clients.
La Sonora Dinamita Concert
9 PM — Bamboo — Get your tickets (boletos) online — Enjoy a night of lively music with La Sonora Dinamita.
Running of the Wieners
1-2:30 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — $25 for public, $10 for members — Watch adorable dachshunds race in costumes and enjoy a fun-filled day at the museum.
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