Good morning, Grand Island.

The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department finished converting two tennis courts into four pickleball courts at Grace Abbott Park on Monday, June 1.

The project cost $49,250 and includes lighting for evening play + the courts at 601 W. State St. are now open for public use.

The Hy-Vee in Grand Island broke its record by selling 8,610 glazed donuts in eight hours on Friday during a National Donut Day event — it donated $717 to United After the Storm to help tornado victims in Howard County.

Grand Island welcomes its first Railside Passport, a new program featuring 31 local businesses that offer rewards for exploring the area.

Residents can visit these businesses for exclusive benefits and a fresh way to enjoy the local scene.

Musicians and bands for the summer concert series were announced on June 5 at Amur Plaza; the free events will take place at Amur Plaza Railside (West Third Street and Wheeler Avenue) on six dates with themed shows and a preconcert Sidewalk Sale.

The EPIC Discovery Center in Grand Island held a ribbon cutting Friday and opened a STEAM learning facility for children, teens and families after seven years of development.

Local officials and community leaders described the project as a community effort (a labor of love).

The new EPIC Discovery Center held a ribbon cutting today in Grand Island to open its STEAM learning facility, offering children and teens interactive exhibits plus hands-on activities.

The GIPS Foundation awarded record-breaking $759,068 in scholarship money to support Grand Island Public Schools students, teachers, and staff.

The Grand Island City Council approved on May 12 the purchase of a bookmobile for the public library to serve schools, daycares, retirement homes and community events.

The library will benefit from a foundation contribution and a grant — construction will take about seven to eight months.

Mary Lanning Healthcare announced on June 4 that Shanna Stofer will become its next president and CEO, effective July 13, and Stofer—an Elkhorn native with extensive leadership experience—was selected from over 100 applicants to lead the central Nebraska healthcare organization.

The American Red Cross hosted its eighth annual Battle of the Badges blood drive at Hastings City Auditorium on Wednesday, where Hastings Police edged Hastings Fire and Rescue 70 to 55 by collecting 118 units of blood.

Hastings led the tri-cities contest against Kearney and Grand Island.

Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football

7-11 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Prices vary — Experience the excitement of arena football with Nebraska SIEGE in Grand Island.

Nebraska SIEGE Pro Arena Football

7-11 p.m. — Heartland Events Center — Tickets start at $48 — Experience thrilling arena football action at this local favorite event.