Good morning, Grand Island.

Officials advised visitors to prepare for heavy traffic when arriving at Husker Harvest Days, urging drivers to allow extra travel time as the festival unfolded.

Nonprofit leaders will attend a financial management workshop on Thursday, Oct.

8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation office (1503 W. Second St.), led by UNL's Nonprofit Management Institute and facilitator Jim Croft; registration costs $150.

Nebraska Extension’s Elizabeth Exstrom advises gardeners to plant cool season crops like kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and carrots now so the vegetables can benefit from a light frost (expected Oct.

10 to Oct. 13) that enhances flavor before hard freezes arrive. Residents with questions may call the Hall County Extension Office.

The GIPS Board of Education named a new student representative to give students a stronger voice in board decisions.

The move is part of ongoing efforts to involve the student community in shaping school policies.

EPA Region 7 administrator Jim Macy attended Husker Harvest Days Tuesday to listen to stakeholder concerns and praise the handling of the York Superfund site — highlighting agency support for local environmental efforts.

O'Neill-based North Central District Health Department launched the Healthy Concession Stand Mini Grant for schools in eight counties to offer healthier food options to families, student athletes, and seniors; applications are due by September 30.

CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island urge community members to learn sepsis warning signs using the T.I.M.E. (temperature, infection, mental decline, extremely ill) system and to call 911 if symptoms worsen.

Amherst High School Broncos volleyball team swept the SEM Mustangs on Tuesday, Sept.

15 (finishing 10 to 0) in a three-set win; they won sets 25 to 10, 25 to 20, and 25 to 21.