Good Day
Grand Island
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warned Grand Island residents and business owners that scammers may try to take advantage of flood damage repairs and advised checking insurance coverage, taking photos of damage, and getting at least three estimates. The agency stressed that all contracts should be in writing to help prevent fraud. KSNB
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau warned local residents of contractor scams during storm damage recovery and advised them to verify contractor credentials—reports indicate that scammers have increased their efforts after recent storms. The agency is urging homeowners to check contractor licenses and reviews before hiring. KSNB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oscar Garcia became Grand Island Public Schools' new Director of Nutrition Services in March after longtime director Kris Spellman retired following 27 years of service. Garcia, who worked with Spellman since May 2024 and previously held management roles at Hy-Vee, will lead the department to serve more than 8,000 students daily — ensuring a smooth transition in the school meals program. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The federal government approved state Sen. Mike Jacobson’s Medicaid plan that boosts extra dollars for Nebraska hospitals, with funds coming from a 6% tax on net patient revenue—recycled each year to raise future payments. Gov. Pillen said the new law will help rural health care, and work on other parts of the plan is still underway. The Grand Island Independent
TRAVEL NEWS
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Nebraska Area 33 Al-Anon Reunion
All day — Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island — $20 fee for Al-Anon members, free for others — A weekend full of inspiration, workshops, and fellowship awaits.
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Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Dance the night away to lively Czech polkas and waltzes performed by Angie Kriz and the PolkaToons.
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Trailer Races
6-9 p.m. — Hall County Fair — Admission: ONE CANNED GOOD — Experience the thrill of destruction as trailers race in a night of fun and live music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.
~ Maya Angelou
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