Grand Island NewsLocal news for Grand Island, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival- June 30, 2008 The Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival is a nonprofit organization evolving out of the Saengerfest,-a celebration of the German heritage of Grand Island.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/central-nebraska-ethnic-festival?fromrss... City sales tax up half-cent Tuesday- June 28, 2008 The half-cent McCook city sales tax will go into effect Tuesday, July 1. But don't worry about the grocery bill.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/city-sales-tax-up-half-cent-tuesday?from... State 4-H Horse Expo slated for July- June 26, 2008 The best rated young riders at the six 4-H District Horse Shows in Nebraska will meet July 13-17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island for the 2008 Fonner Park State 4-H Horse Exposition.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/state-4-h-horse-expo-slated-for-july?fro... Grand Island man wins $200,000 playing Powerball- June 25, 2008 David Kokenge claimed his prize Friday, and plans to use the money to pay bills and possibly take a trip to California.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/grand-island-man-wins-200-000-playing-po... Signs of Discontent Grow Against Grand Island Mayor- June 25, 2008 As the rain-soaked grass grows, the landscape sprouts signs of discontent against leadership at Grand Island City Hall.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/signs-of-discontent-grow-against-grand-i... State treasurer offering free financial seminar- June 23, 2008 Osborn says that current turmoil in the economy makes it more important than ever for Nebraska families to take better control of their household finances.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/state-treasurer-offering-free-financial-... Channel 8 Eyewitness News Weather- June 22, 2008 Hi 85 F Lo 59 F TODAY... partly cloudy, a slight chance of afternoon t-storms, highs in the mid 80s, winds NNE 5-10 mph.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/channel-8-eyewitness-news-weather?fromrs... Opinion: Platte River recovery agreement is no good- June 20, 2008 The Platte River The Platte River signing should not be savored, and for farmers, its ramifications will be devastating.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/opinion-platte-river-recovery-agreement-... Jay Stoddard Eds: For use with BC-NE-Stoddar ...- June 18, 2008 OCCUPATION: Owner of Jay C. Stoddard Enterprises. AGE: 78. Born Feb. 12, 1930. RESIDENCE: Grand Island, Neb.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/jay-stoddard-eds-for-use-with-bc-ne-stod... Grand Island Surprise Truck Inspection Results- June 15, 2008 The Nebraska State Patrol conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections today, Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Grand Island.http://www.topix.net/city/grand-island-ne/2008/06/grand-island-surprise-truck-inspection-r... |