Good morning, Grand Island.

The Nebraska Chamber Foundation announced 36 new Leadership Nebraska class members — including individuals from Grand Island and Aurora — marking the program’s 18th year.

Primrose of Grand Island was named a Distinguished Community of the Year by Primrose Retirement Communities, L.L.C. while its executive director, Sophia Acosta, earned the Executive Director of the Year honor (recognition for excellence).

A new study shows Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library boosts early literacy among children in local counties.

The Heartland United Way will hold its annual Imagination Bacon fundraiser on Aug. 7 at BigIron Events Center, featuring unlimited bacon bites, brews, a pork slider meal and a souvenir tasting glass.

Two career and technical education students from Grand Island were recognized with certificates of accomplishment at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta, marking a milestone in their educational journey.

Work continues on the new Transfer Station Facility at 5050 West Old Potash Highway as new construction improves traffic flow.

The $7.53 million project will build six unloading bays and a separate scale house, set to finish in December with public opening in early 2027 (Public Works leads efforts).

CHI Health Good Samaritan in Grand Island and CHI Health St. Francis in Kearney were awarded the highest recognition for stroke care by the American Heart Association + American Stroke Association, marking a milestone in their commitment to quality treatment.

Pebley won the CSG Youth Pole Vault gold medal on Jul.

17 at a local event (highlighting youth athletic talent) featuring top competitors from our community.