City of Grand Island

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.

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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.

Alongside the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Hoppe Development, the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation & Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the addition of more affordable housing in northeast Grand Island this morning! It's great to see the city continuing to grow! A lot of work and planning continues to take shape in the northern reaches of the city.

Mayor Steele was proud to welcome about 50 riders on the 2025 Journey of Hope TransAmerica ride across the country! The Arc of Central Nebraska greeted the riders as they rolled in to Boarders Inn & Suites Grand Island this morning! 2025 Journey of Hope North Route

If you suffered any flood damage we need to hear from you!

In our effort to secure emergency aid, we need to identify a minimum of 25 homes or businesses that can show at least 40% of uninsured damage to their property in order to qualify for the assistance.

For homeowners and business owners who feel they meet this criteria, you are asked to call Grand Island Chief Building Official Ed Klimek directly at (308) 385-5444, Ext. 1209.

If you suffered more minor flood damage, please fill out our self-reporting form at www.grand-island.com/flooddamage

Spread the word! Come voice your opinion on what to do with the 4th Street Firehouse. The meeting is set for a week from today!

After 25 years at GIFD, we give one final tip of the cap to Captain Scott Piercy. Today, we held a retirement reception for him at Fire Station #4 in front of friends and family as well as fellow firefighters, captains and chiefs. Capt. Piercy said he's excited for an upcoming trip to Alaska! Enjoy retirement and thank you for your service!