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Grand Island
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HDC has launched its Owner-Occupied Repair–Disaster Recovery Program to provide up to $20,000 in 0% interest loans for essential flood repairs in Grand Island and four surrounding counties. The program will serve low-income homeowners and will be activated as needed following natural disasters. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Police are investigating a theft at Baasch Laundromat on North Pine Street—where a suspect wearing all black and a mask broke into two gambling machines at 3:30 a.m. and caused $3,000 in damage, taking $183 from one machine and $1,500 from the other—and are asking anyone with information to come forward. KSNB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island’s Pioneer Park will host the dedication of a new Nebraska State Historical Marker honoring O.A. Abbott, Nebraska’s first Lieutenant Governor, on Monday, August 4 at 3 p.m. The free event will feature speeches from local leaders including Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly + representatives from the Nebraska State Historical Society and the Hall County Bar Association. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Grand Island Public Schools had a cellphone protocol set in fall 2023 and advised the governor’s office before Gov. Pillen signed LB140, which mandates every district to have a policy. The district’s rules—such as requiring elementary students to check in phones and middle schoolers to store theirs—aim to reduce classroom disruptions and bullying. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ VenuWorks Heartland Events Center in Grand Island is planning to upgrade to energy efficient LED lights to reduce maintenance costs and improve safety. Honeywell is conducting a study that will be presented to the City Council in the coming months—after which the council will decide on the upgrade. KSNB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Grand Island Home Federal beat Kearney Misko 10-3 in the opening round of the state tournament at Ryder Park—photos by Rick Tucker show the action. Central Nebraska Today
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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.
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Liederkranz Craft Brew & Sausage Fest
4-7 p.m. — Liederkranz — Ticket required — Indulge in craft beers and sausages while enjoying live music in a festive atmosphere.
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Jarana Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stuhr Museum — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of energetic, danceable music blending South American and Mexican folk styles while relaxing outdoors.
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Last Train to Juarez Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Filling Station — Check website for cost — Enjoy original tunes and classic country covers at this debut show in Grand Island.
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One Day Carnival Wristband at Nebraska State Fair
12:10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $31 — Enjoy unlimited rides for one day at the carnival during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Birthing Pavilion VIP Experience
8-9 a.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $15.75 — Discover the birthing process with exclusive access and interact with the animals.
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The Marshall Tucker Band Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 reserved seating — Experience legendary Southern rock tunes from The Marshall Tucker Band and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Worley.
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Sawyer Brown Free Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — Free with gate admission — Enjoy a night filled with legendary country hits from Sawyer Brown.
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