Grand Island Public Library’s Museum Pass Program lets cardholders borrow free passes to local museums for seven days, supporting family learning and access.
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Grand Island Public Library will host a Nebraska Arts Council exhibit on the 50th anniversary of the I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project, June 18 through July 31.
- Visit Kearney
Public is welcome to watch the Pony Express annual re-ride, attend mochila exchanges, meet riders and volunteers, and follow the route live via GPS tracking.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Gov. Jim Pillen invites Nebraskans to register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit and free Youth Summit in Kearney, set for Sept. 28-29 at Younes Conference Center North.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Scottsbluff earns renewed Economic Development Certified Community status, leveraging LB840 funds and grants to support retailers, childcare and local employers.
- Corps Community Center Kearney
Youth homelessness is often hidden, involving couch surfing and unstable housing. The Salvation Army offers tailored shelter, support, and resources for unhoused youth.
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Adam and Alexa Sparks built Nebraska-based Short Answer, an ed-tech platform that helps K-12 students practice writing, get feedback, and use AI more thoughtfully.
Adam and Alexa Sparks built Nebraska-based Short Answer, an ed-tech platform that helps K-12 students practice writing, get feedback, and use AI more thoughtfully.
Seven tornadoes struck Grand Island, Nebraska, on June 3, 1980, killing five people, injuring about 200, and causing over $200 million in damage.
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Nebraska DECA students excelled at the 2026 ICDC in Atlanta, earning top-10 honors, multiple finalist placements and 126 Certificates of Excellence.
Sarpy County Reentry Court honored three graduates on May 6, 2026, marking completion of intensive treatment, supervision, and accountability to support rehabilitation.
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Knickrehm Elementary’s Buddy Program pairs older and younger students for curriculum-connected activities that build leadership, confidence and schoolwide relationships.
Trails & Rails Museum hosts the grand opening of its Textile Tales exhibit hall May 15 from 1–4 p.m., featuring the rotating exhibit Threads of Liberty.
The Grand Island Hometown Heroes Committee will hold its annual banner Reveal Ceremony May 14 at Grand Island Senior High, honoring local veterans and service members.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Watch the 2026 Grand Island Senior High graduation livestream and review parking and route guidance for navigating construction around the Heartland Events Center.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska DED and DHHS seek public comment on the Proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan and will hold a May 19 hearing on federal housing and community funds.
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Nebraska recognizes Habitat Omaha and the Village of Bertrand with 2026 NAHTF awards for transforming underused sites into new affordable housing developments.
- Corps Community Center Kearney
The Salvation Army named Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies its 2026 Evangeline Booth Award recipient, honoring a decade of nationwide disaster and family support.
- Grand Island Public Schools
Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will lead a GISH student workshop and a free public reading with open mic on April 27 at 6 p.m. in the GISH Little Theatre.
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Overview of Nebraska’s three-judge panels in capital murder cases, covering sentencing roles, aggravating factors, and statutory procedures for appointments.
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J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska City proposed Arbor Day in 1872. His April 22 birthday later became both Nebraska’s Arbor Day and the date of Earth Day.
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Language Access Program staff attended Creighton’s World Languages Career Fair to highlight multilingual skills and promote opportunities with the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
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Sarpy County Adult Drug Treatment Court in Papillion held a graduation April 13, 2026, honoring participants who completed its intensive, 18-month program.
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Zaira Lopez has been appointed Colfax County Court clerk magistrate in Schuyler, starting May 1, 2026, succeeding retiring magistrate Ellen Faltys.
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Fourteen courts and probation program managers begin a six-month training to build strategic, data-driven leadership skills and strengthen cross-branch collaboration.
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The 5th Judicial District Problem-Solving Court will hold a graduation May 4, 2026, at the Merrick County Courthouse, celebrating participants completing the program.