Good morning, Grand Island.

At the Central Nebraska Veterans Home, a patriot parade saluted veterans for their service—honoring their contributions ahead of Fourth of July events.

Four Schenck brothers who served in Vietnam and later worked as law enforcement officers reunited last week in central Nebraska — they received Quilts of Valor to honor their service and remember their late brother Eddie, who served in WWII.

The Grand Island Fireworks Celebration has been rescheduled from Friday night to tonight at Fonner Park & is postponed due to expected severe weather.

Organizers say the event will proceed with safety plans in place.

On July 4, 1882, Buffalo Bill staged the Old Glory Blowout in North Platte — the nation's first organized rodeo featuring bronc riding, roping and buffalo riding.

On July 4, 1857, 35 German immigrants reached La Grande Isle in the Platte River to build log homes that began Grand Island's first permanent settlement.

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.

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.

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.

2025 Nebraska Small Business Conference

1-7 p.m. — College Park, Grand Island — Free admission — Discover tools and strategies to grow your small business and network with other entrepreneurs.