Good morning, Grand Island.

Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity will dedicate Home 123 at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 2018 Nelson Lane — marking an important step in affordable housing efforts.

Grand Island businesses took part in the Nebraska State Fair Community Decorating Contest featuring recycled materials, and winners were announced Aug.

14 with Home Federal Bank winning first place plus People’s Choice, Bickford taking second and CHI Health-St. Francis earning third; prizes include 20 gate admission tickets and a fair rosette.

The Nebraska Arts Council will livestream the Sept.

3 rededication of the Nebraska Wind Sculpture, marking 50 years of I-80 500 Mile Sculpture Garden + celebrating decades of art along the interstate.

Students at Westridge Middle School welcomed the new school year with a 'We over me' message to promote teamwork and anti-bullying, principal Kayla Wichman (school leader) said.

Former Husker Demoine Adams also visited and called the day 'game day' to boost student spirit today.

The Grand Island School Board approved a $6.7M bid to upgrade Gates Elementary School by adding two classrooms, a cafeteria, kitchen, and support areas to the building built in 1955.

The district plans to start design work soon.

Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to join the Teen Library Council at Grand Island Public Library to help decorate the teen area, plan programs and earn a community service hour each month; the kick-off is at 6 p.m. on Sept.

1 (pizza provided).

UNK grad Cheyenne Fitzgerald uses a caring approach to create a warm start for Bertrand preschoolers, inspiring young minds daily in her classroom.

The Grand Island Police Department will conduct child restraint safety checks near elementary schools on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept.

8 to Oct. 22. Officers will work during drop-offs to guide parents on proper car seat use.

Central District Health Department has announced plans to begin spraying for adult mosquitoes next week as the 13th Street sanitary sewer extension project increased water flow through a nearby drainage ditch.

Officials say spraying will occur during early morning & late evening hours when weather conditions are optimal.

Amherst's state champion volleyball team (defending their title) returns with seniors Libby Mitchell and Brecken Veskerna under coach Jonie Fader.

They will start a challenging schedule on August 27 as they prepare for postseason play.

St. Paul Wildcats will start the 2026 season with mostly young players after graduating six seniors last year; Coach Volk (144 wins) will lead the team with four home games and tough matchups starting 8/20 on Country 96.

Elm Creek Football is building on last season’s success as head coach Blake Schwarz prepares his team to improve on previous playoff exits & maximize their speed in eight-man football.

The season will begin on Aug. 28 at Lawrence-Nelson with returning quarterback Kole Steiner leading the charge.