City of Grand Island

We are happy to announce that we will be hosting the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Fulbright Scholar Program on Wednesday, March 26. Their day will include meeting with Mayor Steele, tours of our police and fire departments, a visit to the Stuhr Museum and ending with a Fulbright Scholar Multicultural Showcase at the City of Grand Island - Public Library! Full story: https://www.grand-island.com/article/2084634

Are you interested in becoming a police officer? If so, now is the time to apply! We are currently hiring for more police officers as Grand Island continues to grow. You can apply to be an officer at www.gipolice.org/policeofficer

Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Cyboron got in the win column Sunday during the First Responders Foundation Omaha Guns & Hoses Challenge! Local firefighters throughout Nebraska ended up with a 6-1 win over local Nebraska police officers. Cyboron said Team Fire had a vendetta to settle after losing the last three-straight years. City of Grand Island - Police Department....should we lace up some skates soon? 😉

Mayor Steele is wrapping up a media blitz this morning regarding tonight’s upcoming executive session regarding the development of our Good Life District. Thanks to KSNB Local4 and NTV News for the coverage!

We were happy to host the Grand Island Chamber Young Professionals for a Lunch & Learn today! Asst. Finance Director Brian Schultz, City Administrator Laura McAloon and Councilmember Mitch Nickerson addressed the group on their responsibilities as a civil servant.

🙋‍♀️Who enjoyed the rodeo this weekend?🙋 Check out the Heartland Events Center page to relive the event!

We are ecstatic to host the 2025 Class B Girls Bowling state champs during our recent council meeting! Please join us in congratulating Grand Island Northwest on the historic win and for being such a great representative of the city!!

We're officially accepting applications to serve on the board of the newly created Grand Island Public Art Commission! In total the board will consist of seven members, and five of the members must fulfill these categories: 1) Museum Curator 2) Architect or Landscape Architect 3) Representative of a local nonprofit visual arts corporation/association 4) Visual Art Teacher 5) Commercial or Established Visual Artist or Designer The final two board seats will go to two at-large members with demonstrated interest or experience in the visual arts. Members must be residents of the City, reside within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City or be employed at least 20 hours per week within the City by a museum, architecture firm, school or nonprofit visual arts corporation or association. Apply today at www.grand-island.com/publicartcommission

It certainly doesn't feel like summer out there, but our Parks & Recreation Department is officially accepting applications for a long list of summer positions! You can apply today!

We are happy to announce Grand Island is home to the lowest combined residential utility rates in the state! The annual average cost of $1,949 is lower than any other city of similar size in all of Nebraska. We look forward to continue serving you in 2025!

We’re excited to talk about the future of our parks system here in GI. Today, Community Developmemt Director Chad Nabity and Parks & Recreation Director Todd McCoy chatted with Andrew Collins of KSNB Local4 about both the Parks Master Plan and the City Comprehensive Plan. Thanks for the coverage!

There you have it! Hall County Hal, with the help of Mayor Steele, says we need to hold on for 6 more weeks of winter!

Our 2025 event season is getting ready to kick off, so it's a good time to make sure you get your tickets online now! 👇 Heartland Hoops Classic: https://www.ticketmaster.com/heart.../event/06006192FB4B68F4 Nebraska Cheer & Dance Championships: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search?q=nebraska%20cheer... Rodeo Grand Island: https://www.ticketmaster.com/search... USA Folkstyle Wrestling Championships: TBA Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour: https://www.ticketmaster.com/harle.../event/0600618CF6A65B68

Friendly reminder of the day - don't drive your ATV onto any frozen bodies of water within our Grand Island park system, as it's against the law. We've recently received reports of individuals being out on the ice at L.E. Ray Park with an ATV. On the sign entering the park, it says "No Gasoline Motors Allowed on Lake." This was primarily intended for boats, but ATV's certainly fit that category as well! Thank you for your understanding!

The City Of NOLA with the tip of the cap to our lovely weather this time of year. A bit chilly for Mardi Gras at the moment 🥶

City Administrator Laura McAloon and Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation President Mary Berlie have been representing Grand Island in El Paso, TX this week at the National League of Cities cohort meeting! The Grand Island duo presented to the cohort on the city's Community Kitchen Pilot Program and learned from others who received similar grants.

A local grant of $1,000 has been awarded to the Grand Island Utilities Department as part of a national giving campaign.

We're looking for new team members for our 2025 event season! To learn more, join us for a 2-day career fair from January 7-8. Part-time opportunities include guest services, concessions staff and much more. We hope to see you next week!

Christmas trees may be recycled at Ace Hardware (1704 W. 3rd Street) at the West parking lot (farmers market area).

Merry Christmas from all of us at the City of Grand Island! We hope you have an amazing holiday!