City of Grand Island

On Tuesday, GIPD seized more than 14 pounds of suspected methamphetamine during an afternoon traffic stop. An officer observed a vehicle speeding through a residential neighborhood and failing to use a turn signal.

58-year-old Charlie Red of Hialeah, Fla. was taken into custody for No Driver’s License and Speeding. The officer then deployed his K9 partner, Mando, who was recently acquired through generous community donations supporting the GIPD K9 program. K9 Mando alerted the officer to the presence of controlled substances, prompting a search that resulted in the discovery of more than 14 pounds of suspected meth within the passenger compartment and trunk.

MORE ==> https://www.grand-island.com/o/gipd/article/2558763

🎸🤠 The "Dos Amigos Tour" is coming to Grand Island 🤠🎸

ZZ Top + Dwight Yoakam
Friday, March 27 at the Heartland Events Center
Two music legends. One massive night.

Get ready for:
• ZZ Top’s iconic guitar riffs ⚡
• Dwight Yoakam’s Bakersfield sound 🤠🎶
• A hit-packed show from two powerhouse performers 🔥
This Dos Amigos Tour stop is one of the biggest concerts we’ve brought to the HEC — rock, country and everything in between, all on one stage.

🎟 Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the HEC Box Office and Ticketmaster.com
More info: www.heartlandeventscenter.com

Grand Island… get ready to rock. 🎵🔥

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Railside!🎄

Thank you to the Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department and Grand Island Utilities Department for making downtown that much more festive this morning!🌟🎁🎅

🔥 The pros are coming to Grand Island! 🔥

Get ready for world-class volleyball action as LOVB Nebraska Volleyball hits the court at the Heartland Events Center on Saturday, March 7! 🏐💥

This is your chance to see some of the world’s best athletes compete up close in one of the biggest volleyball events Central Nebraska has ever hosted. Bring your crew, and let’s make some noise for LOVB Nebraska! 🙌

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at www.heartlandeventscenter.com/lovb

As many know, SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend for millions of Americans including right here in Grand Island. That's why we want you to know the GI community is ready to help.

Several local nonprofits are answering the call already, and right now, they are saying their shelves are stocked and they're here for families in need. Learn more: https://www.grand-island.com/article/2519033

Ryder Park looks a bit different these days 👀

The $5 million project is already well underway! It’s going to be an exciting year for baseball in Grand Island!

Thank you to everyone who came out tonight for Calaveritas en la Cuatro!! It was a great night and we saw a lot of happy trick or treaters leaving with a good haul of candy!

Thank you to the Multicultural Coalition for a great partnership!

Thanks to the Ten Free Trees program, an effort of the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the City of Grand Island received ten trees to plant in a park of its choosing.

Parks and Recreation crews could be seen planting those trees in Broadwell Park Wednesday morning. The park recently lost a lot of tree and shade cover due to needing to remove unhealthy trees.

MORE ==> https://www.grand-island.com/o/gipr/article/2486986

If you notice a bunch of cars in the Target parking lot, it’s because the store is open!

They just held a ribbon cutting a half hour ago, and they are holding an official grand opening on October 12!

Welcome to Grand Island!

🎃🚂 Who’s ready for the Haunted Halloween Express?!? 👻✨

Last year was full of spooks, thrills, and SPOOKTACULAR memories!
📅 Mark your calendars: October 17–18
📍 Stolley Park Railroad

Bring the whole family for a GHOULISH good time you won’t forget! 🕯️🎃💀

It was a special morning over at the Law Enforcement Center as Mayor Steele gave remarks and helped congratulate six graduates of the Central Nebraska Drug Court.

A program offering second chances has once again reunited families, offered assistance when there was nowhere else to turn and showed the graduates a path to a better future.

Thanks for letting us take part in the powerful ceremony!

We think the Grand Island Utilities Department is a pretty big deal. Apparently mother nature agreed with us this morning. 🌈🌈

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of our new Pier Park Skatepark!!

We can’t be more pleased with how it turned out and how much it’s already being used!

👀 Have you seen the new-look Pier Park Skatepark lately? It’s really starting to take shape!

Andrew Collins from KSNB Local4 caught up with Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department Director Todd McCoy about the renovations and timeline.

Mayor Steele was happy to join several state dignitaries including our Lt. Governor to celebrate the dedication of the newest state historical marker. The marker acknowledges the work of Nebraska’s first Lt. Governor O.A. Abbott, who called Grand Island home.

The Nebraska State Fair is less than a month away! On July 31, we had several city leaders make it out for the fair’s After Hours event to promote the big month ahead!

ICYMI: Last week we welcomed the arrival of our new aerial platform tower truck, which will be known as "Tower One." This new truck will help us access the many multi-story buildings throughout the city. Last Wednesday, we had some little helpers give it a good wash before holding a push-in ceremony.

It’s a day to celebrate some big promotions at GIFD. Please help us congratulate Battalion Chief Ryan Seaman, Captain Seth Ross, Captain Jason Selecman and Captain Jared Stutzman on their new ranks! We’re proud of your growth and accomplishments!

It's been an eventful five days having the American Dairy Goat Association in town for their national show. Here are just a few looks at the fun courtesy of Josh Salmon/The Independent.