Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🏘️ Community
Big Brothers Big Sisters will hold its 10th Anniversary Big Putt Tour on Saturday, Aug.
1 (12 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at McKinney's Irish Pub in downtown, where teams of four compete along a mini-golf course at local businesses to raise funds for youth mentoring.
Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial donated household supplies and $1,000 to the Business Coalition for Veterans yesterday in Grand Island to help local veterans in need.
Some supplies will support Allen Bogacki as he transitions into permanent housing (reflecting the company’s long-standing commitment to community service).
Community members in Grand Island have donated canned goods, medicine, baby formula, and hygiene items for Venezuelan families affected by last month’s earthquakes, collected by shipping company Tu Maletín.
Donations are accepted at both the local and Omaha offices for the foreseeable future.
🎭 Culture
The Grand Island Creative District will host Let’s Talk Creative District, a free event on Monday, Aug.
3 (4 to 6 p.m.) at the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and EDC office in The Grand Island Building, where community members can learn about upcoming art programs and enjoy free food, drinks, and a community art project.
Families can visit Little Feet on the Farm from Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25 at the Hall County Fair at the Fonner Park Fairgrounds.
The exhibit offers a free, hands-on farm experience for youth with interactive stations — including a Tractor Lot and a Grocery Store.
🌲 Environment
The Parks and Recreation Department has issued a blue-green algae advisory at Eagle Scout Lake after visual signs were observed, and swimming is already banned.
Residents are urged to keep pets away from the water (rinse them immediately if they come in contact) as conditions may change quickly.
Grand Island Utilities is partnering with local shepherd Garrett Didier to use sheep at its solar farm this summer — a natural method to manage grass and weeds while reducing fuel use.
The sheep will graze periodically to maintain the site’s vegetation.
🏛️ Government
Duck hunters must register for HIP starting Aug.
1 at GoOutdoorsNE.com; they can choose a six-duck limit with restrictions or a three-duck limit without restrictions for migratory game birds from Sept. 1 to July 31 (hunters under 16 are exempt from HIP when choosing the six-duck option).
Nebraska Gov. Pillen signed an executive order that blocked tax incentives for data centers — the order came after records showed the program granted $519 million in property tax exemptions since Jan.
1, 2021.
🏈 Sports
Grand Island Home Federal beat Kearney 10-2 in a baseball game yesterday; the team scored 5 runs in the first inning and 5 more in the second while Kearney added runs later.
Kearney will face Hastings tomorrow at 7 p.m.
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