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Friday, September 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Grand Island. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The White Lotus Group announces the groundbreaking of the Grand Island Liberty Campus project aimed at converting buildings into affordable housing for seniors and veterans.  Central Nebraska Today
  • Project Connect 2024 will offer free essential services ranging from medical care to legal assistance for those in need on Oct. 24 in Grand Island, NE.  Central Nebraska Today
  • A pink bench and planters were installed by the Act of Kindness Ladies at Stolley Park to spread a message of kindness, funded by the Bud and Gloria Wolbach Charitable Foundation.  The Grand Island Independent

CRIME NEWS

  • A 43-year-old man from Phillips is charged with making terroristic threats after allegedly holding a knife to a teenager's throat in Grand Island.  Central Nebraska Today
  • Raymond Vang was fined for hitting the Hall County Public Defender in a 2023 hit-and-run incident.  KSNB

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Grand Island was selected by the National League of Cities for an economic mobility grant to initiate a Community Kitchen Pilot Project, aiming to bolster local food and beverage businesses with classes, coaching, and resources.  Central Nebraska Today

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Hall County Board of Commissioners decided to fund the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services with $50,000 annually for 20 years for office space due to courthouse expansion.  Central Nebraska Today

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • 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.

    Mon, 9/23/24

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  • Bookbop: Music and Movement Storytime

    Experience an engaging storytime that combines music, dancing, and storytelling to promote early literacy for children aged 0-5.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • Preschool Storytime at the Library

    Experience engaging stories and activities designed for preschool-aged children at the local library.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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  • RFP for Rail Transportation Project (2025-2029)

    Learn about the upcoming Rail Transportation RFP process in Grand Island and access necessary bid documents.

    Thu, 9/26/24

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  • Baby & Toddler Lapsit Storytime

    Experience a delightful storytime filled with stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime for infants and toddlers accompanied by their caregivers.

    Fri, 9/27/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/28/24

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  • Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

    Attend weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings for support and guidance in overcoming drug addiction.

    Mon, 9/30/24

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  • New Painting: Van Goghing to the Patch

    Experience an artistic evening at Arts & Drafts featuring new paintings inspired by Van Gogh.

    Tue, 10/1/24

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  • Preschool Storytime at the Library

    Experience an engaging storytime session designed for preschool children, fostering a love for reading and imagination.

    Wed, 10/2/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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