Sunday, May 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eakes Office Solutions from Grand Island began 80 years ago at a kitchen table and now employs 300 people across 15 locations that serve customers in 27 states. The employee-owned company supports local programs — donating to food pantries, school book bag drives and other community efforts. The Grand Island Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Citizens in central Nebraska marked Memorial Day weekend by visiting Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington—decorating graves to honor soldiers who died in past wars and served our country. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northwest High School published a list of students who earned college scholarships and awards — the list names more than 100 students recognized as Regents, Distinguished Scholars and other honorees from programs at UNK, UNO and UNL. The announcement shows the school's effort to highlight student achievements before they move on to higher education. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ St. Paul High School announced academic awards and scholarships (including honors from CCC, UNK, and UNL) for many students, recognizing their hard work and paving the way for future studies. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island Senior High has published its list of Class of 2025 graduates from its various academies—Business and Communication, Education, Law and Public Safety, Engineering and Technology, Medical Sciences and Education, and Technical Sciences. The announcement details student names and scholarship recognitions that mark their academic achievements. The Grand Island Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, Nebraska beat Penn State 6-3 at Charles Schwab Field to advance to the Big Ten Tournament finals. The Huskers will face UCLA in the championship game—set for 2 p.m. with pregame coverage at 1:30 p.m.—as they look for a back-to-back title. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Nebraska baseball beat Oregon 7-3 at Charles Schwab Field after Friday's game was postponed to Saturday morning (rain delay) and advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. The Huskers (30-27) will face Penn State at 5:30 p.m. tonight in a rematch of last year’s final. Central Nebraska Today
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Young Professionals May Luncheon
12-1 p.m. — Olive Garden Italian Restaurant — Lunch cost not specified — Network and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow Young Professionals.
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Hermanos Escobedo in Grand Island
9 PM – 1 AM — 4th St. Banquet — $50 general admission — Enjoy a lively night featuring Hermanos Escobedo and other amazing bands.
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Free Concert: Andy William and the Nebraska All-Stars
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating mix of Latin rhythms and jazz in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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