Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Good morning, Grand Island.
🏘️ Community
The Hargis House Womans Club at 1109 W Second St. is hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct.
10 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a bake sale, plant sale, crafts, raffle, tours of the historic mansion built in 1898, and ticket sales for the Christmas Tour of Homes.
Hall County Commissioner Karen Bredthauer has been volunteering to merge floats + bands at the Harvest of Harmony Parade on Fourth Street and Elm Street in Grand Island since 2019.
She carefully spaces groups to prevent sound bleed and ensure clear performances for judging.
🎭 Culture
The Doniphan-Trumbull band is preparing for Harvest of Harmony—Saturday, Oct.
3’s massive parade in Grand Island that will feature live music and draw a lively crowd.
🎓 Education
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln received a $5 million TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand its Talent Search program for low-income and first-generation students in communities including Grand Island.
The program will boost its yearly reach from 950 to about 2,000 students over the next five years.
Grand Island Public Library lowered its Hoopla checkout limit on Oct.
1 and will launch a new platform offering unlimited e-audiobook checkouts for patrons & more details on the rollout are expected.
🌲 Environment
Heavy rains from Wednesday night to Thursday morning caused flooding on roads and delays at schools in Central Nebraska.
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