Good morning, Grand Island.

Molina Healthcare of Nebraska is hosting a food distribution event today in Grand Island to help residents access necessary groceries.

The effort supports community health and is part of the organization’s ongoing outreach.

The Central Nebraska Humane Society is hosting its 'Home for the Holidays' adoption special through Christmas, pricing dogs at $100 and cats at $50 while extending hours and seeking volunteers+ donations to secure lifelong homes for the animals.

Wessels Living History Farm is hosting a Christmas event that lets visitors experience historical holiday traditions with period reenactments and festive decor.

The celebration runs throughout the season at the farm.

Titan Machinery cut the ribbon on its new 92,000 sqft facility in Grand Island today, featuring an 80-person education room, advanced equipment, and expanded parts inventory (including overhead cranes and air compressors to boost service efficiency).

Grand Island Public Schools will welcome Amy Richards as Coordinator of Early Childhood Education and Sarah Sell as Assistant Principal at Starr Elementary in summer 2026.

Both leaders, who have prior GIPS experience & extensive credentials, are expected to boost support for the district's growing early learning and elementary programs.

Caitlin Stump, a Special Education teacher at Grand Island Central Catholic, was named the 2025 Kim West Dinsdale Excellence in Teaching Award recipient on Dec.

19 by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, earning $5,000 plus $2,500 for charity. The award honors educators for creating safe havens for local students.

Grand Island officials are trying to control bed bugs at Centennial Towers after limited resident cooperation (one veteran and one woman) allowed the issue to continue; Hall County Commissioners will meet with Housing Authority representatives on Jan.

13 to plan further steps.

The Hall County Housing Authority is addressing a bedbug issue at Centennial Towers by increasing inspections and maintenance to keep living standards high, though two residents have so far refused some remediation efforts.

Spud-tacular: Unearth the Potential of Potatoes

10 a.m. — Raising Nebraska — Check event page for pricing — Discover the world of potatoes through engaging activities and yummy treats.