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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tara Lesiak, director of Friendship House in Grand Island, was honored for her work helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues. The Grand Island Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Valentino’s, a local favorite in Grand Island, reopened its doors Saturday after a devastating fire last fall caused extensive damage to the building — a move that restores a well-loved community dining spot. KSNB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local farmer Thomas Kluver saw the first soybean sprouts near Fairfield this spring and said he is worried that tariffs may cut off export markets since half his soybeans normally go to China. Nebraska trade experts said negotiations in Switzerland might ease the conflict in the coming weeks — farmers are watching market changes closely. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ About 220 incoming and returning students at CCC-Grand Island received scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year — the awards will support students as they begin or continue their studies. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ At Central Community College-Hastings, about 250 incoming and returning students have received scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year—students from Grand Island and nearby areas will use the funds to help pay for college costs. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ On April 23, Central Community College-Grand Island held a Student Recognition and Award Ceremony to honor students from Grand Island, Holdrege, Kearney, Lexington and online centers. The event presented awards for academic programs, leadership roles and community service — showing the college's support for student success. The Grand Island Independent
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Prairie Winds Healing in Grand Island now adds dry salt therapy in both a salt room and a salt booth—sessions allow clients to relax while inhaling tiny salt particles that may ease breathing, reduce inflammation and relieve allergy symptoms. The facility at 908 N. Howard Ave., Suites 101 and 102, also offers other wellness treatments including mental health services, massage and skin care. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ At public meetings last week, families urged lawmakers to pass new medical cannabis rules that would let patients get safe medicine, including seven-year-old Teddy Bronson who has severe epilepsy. Supporters said the proposal would delay a July 1 deadline and offer clear rules—ensuring people in pain receive proper treatment while critics warn it may impose too many restrictions. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brock Cushing pitched a no-hitter Friday afternoon at Ryder Park that led Grand Island to a 2-0 win over Omaha South in the Class A, District 5 semifinals—he struck out nine, walked two and retired the final 13 batters. The Islanders will face top-seeded Kearney on Saturday at Memorial Field in the district final. Central Nebraska Today
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