Good Day
Grand Island
Thursday, September 19th, 2024
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Grand Island.
Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hargis House Woman’s Club is fundraising for renovations by offering portrait sessions for a $100 donation, with ongoing projects including a $94,000 siding restoration to its original colors. The Grand Island Independent
- ➤ Hope Harbor received a $5,000 Steelcase Dealer Changemaker Grant for their impactful community service aiding the homeless, facilitated by Eakes Office Solutions. KSNB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A building partially collapsed near the former Bert's Pharmacy. KSNB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Raymond Vang, 86, was fined for hitting the Hall County Public Defender with his truck and failing to stop, causing serious injuries. Nebraska TV
- ➤ A 17-year-old was stabbed by another teenager amid a feud in a Grand Island convenience store parking lot, leading to a serious injury and the assailant being charged with first-degree assault. Central Nebraska Today
- ➤ A Grand Island woman, Julissa Trevino, pleads not guilty to assaulting a family member with a knife and faces numerous charges, including felonies and misdemeanor child abuse. Central Nebraska Today
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nebraska allocates nearly $13 million to 23 housing projects to address affordable housing needs through the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund. KSNB
- ➤ Target secures a building permit for a new store in Grand Island, part of a $17.5 million project within the over $250 million Conestoga Marketplace development. The Grand Island Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Central Nebraska Council of Alcohol and Addictions is launching a new session of Kids Power! on Oct. 21, a free educational program for children 7-11 affected by a loved one's addiction, featuring support, coping strategies, and self-esteem building. The Grand Island Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hall County, Nebraska, announces a general election on November 5th, 2024, with various offices up for election and information on polling places available at Nebraska Voter Check. The Grand Island Independent
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Grand Island.
-
Creative Teen Program: Perler Beads Workshop
Experience creativity with Perler Beads in a fun and engaging workshop designed for teens ages 12-18.
-
Cooking the Books: Chef's Choice Cooking Club
Experience a fun and interactive cooking book club where culinary enthusiasts can share and explore new recipes tailored to monthly themes.
-
Prime Time Elementary Storytelling Event
Experience a storytelling event where children and their families engage in reading and discussing award-winning children's books, promoting critical thinking and connections to real-life situations.
-
Bookbop: Music and Movement Storytime
Experience an engaging storytime that combines music, dancing, and storytelling to promote early literacy for children aged 0-5.
-
Preschool Storytime at the Library
Experience engaging stories and activities designed for preschool-aged children at the local library.
-
RFP for Rail Transportation Project (2025-2029)
Learn about the upcoming Rail Transportation RFP process in Grand Island and access necessary bid documents.
-
Baby & Toddler Lapsit Storytime
Experience a delightful storytime filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for infants and toddlers accompanied by their caregivers.
-
Beading Workshop for Adults
Experience a creative afternoon with an assortment of beads and wire, as participants craft their own projects at the Grand Island Public Library.
-
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
Attend weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings for support and guidance in overcoming drug addiction.
-
New Painting: Van Goghing to the Patch
Experience an artistic evening at Arts & Drafts featuring new paintings inspired by Van Gogh.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes
Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk.
Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.
Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Grand Island.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everyone you admire started as a version of themselves that they didn't admire.
~ James Clear
About Good Day Grand Island
Welcome to the Good Day Grand Island, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Grand Island, Nebraska community. If you like the Good Day Grand Island, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Grand Island.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Grand Island and across Nebraska. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Grand Island
A free Grand Island community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaygrandisland.com/sitemap