AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Grand Island Nebraska. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/grand-island-ne 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/grand-island-ne https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:21:09 -0500 GRAND ISLAND – On April 21st, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center to highlight https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-legislation-to-make-key-investments-in-nebraska-law-enforcement-31351217-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ricketts-signs-legislation-to-make-key-investments-in-nebraska-law-enforcement-31351217-grand-island-ne.html Government and Politics Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It was another record-breaking year for Go Big GIVE raising $1,470,481* for 151 local nonprofits in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties! The https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-news-may-24-2022-31373708-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-news-may-24-2022-31373708-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrate Independence Day 1892 in Railroad Town! Here’s the schedule of the day: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Museum open 10:00 am: German Language https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-day-celebration-2022-31395387-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/independence-day-celebration-2022-31395387-grand-island-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Hall County Fair is working on bringing you another year of great entertainment! The 2022 fair will kick off on July 20 and conclude on July 24. https://www.americantowns.com/news/hall-county-fair-2022-31401371-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/hall-county-fair-2022-31401371-grand-island-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Discover the GREAT THINGS that are happening right here in Central Nebraska! Get an inside look at Heartland United Way's 17 Community Partners and https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-tour-of-agencies-august-3-2022-31405774-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-tour-of-agencies-august-3-2022-31405774-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Here is your chance to bid on the Roots & Boots Package for a Cause for an incredible opportunity for 16 to experience the Roots and https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-roots-and-boots-package-for-a-cause-31406762-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-roots-and-boots-package-for-a-cause-31406762-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Heartland United Way - Grab Your Boogie Shoes for this Incredible Opportunity! Here is your chance to bid on the Roots & Boots Package https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-grab-your-boogie-shoes-for-this-incredible-opportunity-31409217-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-grab-your-boogie-shoes-for-this-incredible-opportunity-31409217-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scoops Ice Cream Parlor has been very busy this summer... and continues to be! Scoops is only a success with volunteers like YOU. The parlor will be https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-scoops-hall-county-fair-nebraska-state-fair-31409874-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-scoops-hall-county-fair-nebraska-state-fair-31409874-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Scoops Ice Cream Parlor is a success with volunteers like YOU. The parlor is at the Nebraska State Fair from Friday, August 26 to Monday, September https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-scoops-nebraska-state-fair-31417303-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-scoops-nebraska-state-fair-31417303-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bring your thinking hat and get an inside look at the Heartland United Way's 17 Community Partners and see the great work they do for our communities https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-tour-of-agencies-meet-our-17-community-partners-on-august-3-31417106-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-tour-of-agencies-meet-our-17-community-partners-on-august-3-31417106-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 To recognize the achievements of Nebraskans, celebrate youth and Fair traditions and showcase agriculture while providing educational and entertaining https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-state-fair-2022-31440039-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/nebraska-state-fair-2022-31440039-grand-island-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule: Thursday, September 22, 2022 8:00 am - 10:00 pm: Check-In Trailer Open - North Parking Lot (Gate 6) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm:    https://www.americantowns.com/news/aksarben-stock-show-2022-31439570-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/aksarben-stock-show-2022-31439570-grand-island-ne.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Heartland United Way - Heartland United Way's Holiday Programs and Car Giveaway! At the Heartland United Way, we fight for the health, education, https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-heartland-united-ways-holiday-programs-and-car-giveaway-31487997-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-heartland-united-ways-holiday-programs-and-car-giveaway-31487997-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We are in need of volunteers for the Toys for Tots distribution on Friday, December 16 at the Quilt Exhibit room at Fonner Park in the https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-toys-for-tots-december-16-2022-31495484-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-volunteers-needed-at-toys-for-tots-december-16-2022-31495484-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for an after hours event at Tom Dinsdale Automotive New Car Showroom on Thursday, December 1st from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm! See who https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-join-us-for-the-25-keys-car-giveaway-at-tom-dinsdale-automotive-december-1-2022-31497758-grand-island-ne.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/heartland-united-way-join-us-for-the-25-keys-car-giveaway-at-tom-dinsdale-automotive-december-1-2022-31497758-grand-island-ne.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500