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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two sculptures created by artist Matt Placzek have been added to the Nebraska State Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island today—one shows a soldier presenting a flag to a family member at a veteran’s burial and the other shows a flying eagle symbolizing veteran service. Hall County Hero Flight funded the artwork at a cost of $174,000. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ Local4’s update from September 11 reported that the city of Grand Island parted ways with city administrator Laura McAloon on Wednesday and previewed fun weekend events as well as near-record cool weather from August 23 through September 7. The report also noted that Chick-fil-A in the Conestoga Marketplace will open on September 18—along with an updated Nebraska Farmer Hour video featuring Gov. Jim Pillen and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton—adding fresh local details. KSNB
- ➤ Heartland United Way collected food donations today at HHD during Husker Harvest Days to support local residents—efforts that strengthened a community drive for help. KSNB
BUSINESS NEWS
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ At Husker Harvest Days in Wood River, a Nebraska Farm Bureau roundtable saw farmers describe rising costs for fertilizer, seed, fuel, and equipment parts that have squeezed family operations—figures show equipment parts up 69% and soy fertilizer costs rising 61% over five years. They discussed plans to boost livestock production and secure improved trade rules while supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that strengthens safety nets and tax provisions. Central Nebraska Today
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Grand Island student is among 108 Nebraska high school students who have been named National Merit semifinalists for the organization’s 2026 scholarship program — an honor announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Central Community College in Grand Island was recognized as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index—earning a #6 ranking among two-year colleges as its team reduced energy, waste and water at all locations and set a strong model for sustainability today. Central Nebraska Today
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Grand Island announced that City Administrator Laura McAloon has left after years of service—officials said her duties are being managed and public services remain stable while a search for a new administrator continues. Nebraska TV
- ➤ Grand Island City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget at a Sept. 9 meeting. The budget keeps the property tax request at $13,015,619.52, forecasts total sales tax revenue of $29,720,296, and includes new hires and capital projects across the city (covering police, parks, and public works). Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ The City of Grand Island said Wednesday afternoon it has parted ways with City Administrator Laura McAloon — a new Chick-fil-A is set to open Thursday, September 18 at Conestoga Marketplace. Gov. Jim Pillen addressed agriculture and technology at Husker Harvest Days and nearly record-breaking weather was observed between August 23 and September 7. KSNB
- ➤ Gov. Jim Pillen approved the emergency cannabis regulations submitted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission after an emergency meeting set a limit of 1,250 flowering plants per cultivator for the four licensed growers+ he signed the updated rules on Tuesday to help prevent an unregulated supply. KSNB
- ➤ K9 Cello of the Grand Island Police Department received a bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. + the vest was sponsored by Jackson Vaughan of Bonham, Texas and is embroidered with a message of protection. Nebraska TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 20, a benefit will be held in Doniphan to help pay for a Grand Island teen's costly medical treatments—Aliyah Smith, who has aplastic anemia and other serious health issues. The event will feature a car and bike show, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and food while her family raises funds to cover her ongoing care. The Grand Island Independent
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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