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Grand Island
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heartland United Way will refresh its nearly 40-year golf tournament at Centura Hills Golf Club on Monday, June 1 with a 10 a.m. shotgun start; the event supports local programs (benefiting over 56,700 residents) and will feature fan-favorite treats like DQ Dilly Bars. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Some community members rode in an Army National Guard Chinook helicopter Wednesday and enjoyed sweeping views of Grand Island from above — providing a unique view of local landmarks. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ The YWCA board announced on April 22 that Executive Director Amy Bennett will step down effective May 15 to pursue new opportunities after nearly eight years (marked by major programs like the Happy Healthy Baby pantry and a childcare expansion campaign). The board is finalizing an interim leadership plan for a smooth transition. Central Nebraska Today
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon's Grand Island facility processed over 5 million packages since its July 2024 opening and handles 15,000 items daily for regional delivery. The site has added 450 new jobs (boosting total employment to 2,500) and supported local organizations with volunteer hours. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will visit Grand Island Senior High on Monday, April 27 for a day of poetry as she leads a student workshop in the afternoon and performs at a free public open mic event in the school’s Little Theatre from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Centura Public Schools is seeking an $18.95M bond to add a secure entrance, upgrade fire safety, improve ADA access and create new preschool rooms. The bond election takes place Tuesday, May 12 (polls open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to decide on these upgrades. Central Nebraska Today
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CHI Health gave back over $164.5 million in community benefits last fiscal year, with $122.5 million ensuring care for 55,227 uninsured patients and additional support for Medicaid patients in Grand Island & Kearney. The report shows investments in local health programs and nonprofit funding. 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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Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football
7:05-11:05 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Ticket availability limited — Catch the thrilling Nebraska Siege Pro Arena Football action right in Grand Island.
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