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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Three hundred and thirty Grand Island Central Catholic students volunteered on Wednesday for their annual Service Day, serving local sites and putting their faith into action. The event highlighted the school’s commitment to community support. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island students and community partners will unveil new murals at Kids Kingdom at Stolley Park at 4 p.m. Monday, April 20 to refresh the aging art on display — plans began six months ago when local groups joined to reimagine the space and will include light refreshments. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eighth-grade drama students at Schoo Middle School are finalizing production for The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, set to perform next week at the school (a lively display of local talent). KSNB
- ➤ CPNRD seeks local volunteers for the 2026 Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival on Tuesday, May 12 at Central Community College and College Park. The event hosts 800 fifth-graders in hands-on groundwater learning, and volunteers can earn up to eight service hours (individuals, businesses, and civic groups welcome). Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said Project O Street is underway (with plans for a block party) to help local businesses during the construction period. The event will connect community members with affected shops and boost local commerce. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a free MLB Pitch, Hit & Run competition for youth ages 7-14 on Wednesday, April 22 at Webb Road Fields at 4:30 p.m. The event lets young athletes show their pitching, hitting & running skills. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Fonner Park horse trainer David Anderson was suspended for 365 days and fined $500 after a positive albuterol test and a search that found a needle and syringe; the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission will review further findings on June 12. Central Nebraska Today
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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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