Good morning, Grand Island.

Stonebridge Wealth Systems thanked Fosters Family Foods and Compass for helping deliver Thanksgiving baskets to families in need — the effort provided boxes complete with meals, including 15 in Kearney and 10 in Grand Island.

This collaboration ensured many households could enjoy a traditional holiday meal.

Local4 reported that Hastings Museum will move its Kool-Aid exhibit to the second floor — it will close on Jan.

1st before reopening on the first weekend in March — while Grand Island kicked off the holiday season with Railside Christmas tree lighting last Friday. The report also recalled a Nov. 23rd, 1906 plea for cornhuskers, a Nov. 22nd, 1983 premiere of Terms of Endearment, and Project Hunger’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Grand Island officials dismissed a fake AI video that falsely showed the mayor banning Christmas lights—residents are encouraged to enjoy their holiday displays.

After a tough loss to Penn State last week, Coach Matt Rhule said the Huskers will get ready to face the Iowa Hawkeyes on Black Friday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln with an 11 a.m. kickoff.

He said the team will honor 19 seniors during the game—stressing that their focus on the field will be key to their win.

The Nebraska School Activities Association will end the fall sports season at Memorial Stadium with four state football championship games—Monday features a Class B game between Waverly and Gretna East while Tuesday brings three contests: Wahoo faces Sidney at 10:15 a.m. in Class C-1, Grand Island Central Catholic meets Bishop Neumann at 2:45 p.m. in Class C-2, and later Millard South takes on Papillion-La Vista South. All games will be shown statewide on Nebraska Public Media.

Dashing for Donuts

8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Grand Island YMCA — Registration fee required — Participate in a delightful 1-mile dash and enjoy some sweet treats in Grand Island.

2025 NICCA Annual Meeting

12:30-6:30 p.m. — Bosselman Conference Center — Pre-registration required — Engage in insightful agricultural discussions and networking opportunities.

Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos Concert

8 p.m. — Diamond Reception Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling regional music with the electrifying Los Pescadores Del Rio Conchos.

Cruz Control Christmas with UPSET & DJ Bliss

7-11 p.m. — Liederkranz — Free entry — Celebrate the holidays at an Ugly Sweater Party with live music from Cruz Control.