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Grand Island
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Nebraska State Fair, Scoops Ice Cream Parlor now offers a new cotton candy flavor as volunteers serve ice cream to raise funds for Heartland United Way and 20 local agencies—located outside the Cattle Barn. The event runs from today until Sept. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and volunteers are still needed to support the effort. Central Nebraska Today
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Darla Smith, a New Mexico woman wanted by Texas law enforcement, was arrested in Grand Island last week when police stopped her stolen vehicle carrying burglary tools and multiple firearms—she is held on a 10% bond for false reporting and other charges while authorities search for a male suspect at large. KSNB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Island City Council debated plans to turn Camp Augustine into a state park and add a hike-and-bike trail, but some members questioned the trail’s value until state action is taken (with council member Doug Lanfear calling it a 'sidewalk to nowhere'). Mayor Roger Steele and Game and Parks officials said the project could boost local tourism if proper funds are raised. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Grand Island City Council approved two redevelopment plans near Rae Road: one for a new Feel Fit fitness center covering 17,000 square feet that will break ground later this summer and finish in 2026, and another for a Grand Prairie apartment complex with 219 units that will begin in October and be completed in 2027. Developers seek Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds with estimated costs of about $7.3 million for the fitness center and $47.2 million for the apartment complex. Central Nebraska Today
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Ultimate Bullfighters
7-8:30 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $29-$72 — Experience the thrill of bullfighting with VIP options and exclusive perks at this exciting event.
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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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Brian Regan Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $51, $62, $78 Reserved Seating — Enjoy the laughs of one of America's top comedians, Brian Regan, at a must-see performance.
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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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Skillet Concert
7-9 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $48 GA, $69 PIT, $85 VIP (SOLD OUT) — Experience hard-hitting rock with Skillet as they take the stage at the Nebraska State Fair.
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Forever Young Tour
7:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Nebraska State Fair — Tickets from $51 — A throwback concert featuring 90s and 2000s hits with Vanilla Ice and more.
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La Arrolladora Banda Concert
9-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $45-$83 — Experience the dynamic sounds of La Arrolladora Banda, award-winning icons of Banda music.
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Nebraska State Fair Carnival Wristband
1-11 p.m. — Nebraska State Fair — $42 — Experience a full day of unlimited rides at the Wade Shows Carnival.
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Husker Harvest Days
9 AM - 4 PM — Husker Harvest Days — Free entry — Explore Polaris Off-Road Vehicles and enjoy product demos at this major agricultural event.
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