Good morning, Grand Island.

Three Grand Island-area products are among the Top 16 in the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska contest, featuring the AF Series Combine Harvester from Case IH, ATip Match Bullets from Hornady Manufacturing and the world’s largest folding corn head from Bish Enterprises.

Voting continues until 11:59 p.m. Sunday—winners will be announced on Oct. 6 at the Manufacturing Summit in La Vista.

Grand Island is urging residents to vote—if approved, the $120,000 Levitt Foundation Grant will fund the summer concert series for the next three years.

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office will welcome a new K9 named Fritz—trained to detect drugs, explosives and dangerous substances—at the end of October.

He is a German shorthair from Jonesboro funded by an anonymous $10,000 donation and additional local contributions, and will complete a five-week training course with Deputy Nathan Howe.

The CPNRD Board set the 2025-26 property tax request at $5,347,834.31 and lowered the levy to 0.021738 after a Thursday public hearing in Grand Island—this change means a $200,000 home will pay $43.48 in taxes to support flood control, water quality, and soil health programs.

Grand Island's CFO Patrick Brown will present the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget at the City Council meeting on September 8th at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers (at City Hall) and he will propose lowering the mill levy to keep property taxes stable for residents.

A groundbreaking event was held for a new medical office building at Prairie Commons in Grand Island where workers dug the site—officials said it will bring better health services and new jobs.

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.

Grand Island Varsity Volleyball Match

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Grand Island Senior High School — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the Grand Island varsity volleyball team as they face Lincoln Southwest in a thrilling non-conference match.

Oktoberfest Celebration

4-10 p.m. — Liederkranz — Members $5, Non-Members $10 — Enjoy live music by The Killigans, food, and family fun at this festive event.

Platte Valley Boer-Nanza Goat Sale

11 AM – 11:59 PM — Fonner Park — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the annual Boer goat sale in Grand Island.

Colten Wyatt Band: Boot Barn Grand Opening

3-7 p.m. — Old Town Boot Barn — Free entry — Enjoy live music and vibes at the Boot Barn's Grand Opening celebration in Grand Island, Nebraska.