Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🏘️ Community
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏈 Sports
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.
🎉 Grand Island Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Grand Island Real Estate
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