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Grand Island
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Passes for Island Oasis and Lincoln Pool (offering youth, adult, senior, and family options) are available online until May 23 with Island Oasis accepting walk-up passes on May 24. Buyers who purchase passes online will be contacted when their passes are ready for pick-up. Central Nebraska Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island’s Roe Automotive—formerly Roe Buick—sold its last new Buick on March 29 and rebranded on April 1 to focus on high-quality preowned vehicles. Jason Roe said the dealership will keep offering the same service, parts, and expert help at its location on W. Stolley Park Road. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Public Library celebrates National Library Week from April 6 to April 12 as it shows its mission to connect people with ideas and experiences. The week features events such as today’s Special Preschool StoryTime at 10:30 a.m.—honorary chairs Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud help launch a graphic novel and a contest offering prizes. Nebraska TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 8, Hall County Corrections Director Todd Bahensky told Commissioners that the jail held eight ICE inmates in a separate section for a 24-hour period and noted that a March 2024 resolution removed Hall County from the sanctuary list. Commissioners also discussed a $10 million revenue bond for the Tri-City Sports Complex, new equipment for Public Works, a monthly phone surcharge, safety measures at the Wood River Road and Highway 281 intersection, and changes to county policies as work continues on courthouse upgrades and demolition of the old jail. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Grand Island Fire Department Division Chief Matthew Caward earned global recognition as one of only 300 Chief Training Officers worldwide on April 4 and must continue his professional development to maintain the designation over the next three years. Central Nebraska Today
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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La Sonora Dinamita Concert
9 PM — Bamboo — Get your tickets (boletos) online — Enjoy a night of lively music with La Sonora Dinamita.
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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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