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Monday, September 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Voice for Companion Animals hosted a tailgate silent auction on Saturday in Grand Island—featuring food trucks, live 107.7 FM coverage, and bids that raised funds for a low-cost spay and neuter program for low-income families. The program has already helped several pets and aims to control the community's animal population.  KSNB

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Park 'NFeLementary is a new classroom program that uses sports data—like Travis Kelce’s receiving yards—to teach math and geography. The program gives students a real-world way to study academic subjects—linking game stats with daily lessons.  KSNB

SPORTS NEWS

  • The 34th-ranked Fort Hays State Tigers beat Nebraska Kearney 26-7 Saturday night in Kansas—turning three turnovers into key scores and gaining 110 rushing yards through senior back Travis Dixon. Nebraska Kearney outgained them overall, but the Tigers built a 17-0 second-quarter lead and extended their series win streak.  Central Nebraska Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT 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.

    Tue, 9/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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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.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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REAL ESTATE

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