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Rise and shine, Grand Island!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Flybrary for travelers, Live Sky Tonight, and and a strawberry truckload sale + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Grand Island protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Awards celebrate conservation leadership: Three Nebraska conservation leaders were honored at NACD’s meeting in San Antonio, including Andy Bishop of Grand Island. One recipient became the first Nebraskan inducted into the Hall of Distinction — meet the award recipients.
New amenity elevates preflight downtime: Central Nebraska Regional Airport and Grand Island Public Library have launched the Flybrary, offering travelers free books in the terminal and a QR code for e-books, audiobooks, and library resources — learn more about the Flybrary.
What drivers should know: Phase two of Grand Island’s $9 million South Locust Street project is underway, with work expected through April, full closure, and a roundabout. Completion is expected by end of 2026 — get all the project details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Time to refresh your stash: When your project needs a color boost or spark, Material Girl has designer yardage, quilt kits, patterns, notions, and a lively calendar of classes and events. Fresh prints inspire new ideas, and the fabric does the talking.
Craving a classic counter? Grand Island’s longtime comfort-food standby, Tommy’s Family Restaurant, nails the all-day breakfast vibe with fluffy pancakes, crispy hash browns, and strong coffee. Add homey plates like chicken-fried steak and pie that tends to vanish. When you need cozy, no-frills delicious, this is the move.
Cozy noodle fix: Craving warm, fast, seriously satisfying? Oriental Market/Thai-Lao Restaurant serves Thai and Lao comfort bowls, brothy or stir-fried, with generous portions that often stretch into tomorrow’s lunch. Consistently fresh and cozy, easy takeout that never feels like settling.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥞 Pancake Day @ Adams County Fairgrounds (Hastings) | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 AM – Since 1953, Hastings Kiwanis has been flipping pancakes for their biggest fundraiser. Come for short stacks and small-town catch-ups, and feel virtuous while you save a buck by buying ahead, $7 adults, $6 kids 12 and under, or $1 more at the door.
đź–Ś Art-for-All Class: Watercolor Painting @ St. Cecilia School – Art Classroom (Hastings) | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – Beginner watercolor is easing you in with pre-drawn images, step-by-step help from Christine Brown, and zero pressure. All supplies included, family friendly, and at $10 for adults, $5 for students, it beats buying another pricey craft gadget you’ll abandon.
🔠Live Sky Tonight @ Brickyard Park (Hastings) | Wednesday (3/11) at 9:00 PM – If you’ve been looking for a reason to sit in the dark with neighbors, this is it. Kirk Rosberg will trace constellations with a green laser at Brickyard Park, answer sky questions, and it’s free, weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair, and maybe a sweater.
🌿 Terrarium Workshop @ The Vintageleaf Boutique | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Terrarium Workshop is getting your hands dirty, building a tiny garden with CCC at Grand Island’s own The Vintageleaf Boutique. Newbie or plant lifer, you’ll pick plants, layer moss, and take home a low-maintenance showpiece for $45, no green thumb required.
🍿 Spring Break: Movie & Snacks @ Hastings Public Library | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Whether you are dodging cabin fever or entertaining the grandkids, the library caps Spring Break with a community-picked movie and snacks. Help choose the flick by popping in earlier for board games, Crafternoon, and LEGOs, then enjoy a cozy watch, no sticky floors, just treats.
🧸 Pooh Corner Craft and Vendor Show @ Pooh Corner Day Care & Preschool (Hastings) | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Feel like browsing handmade goodies without wrestling mall parking? Pooh Corner’s craft and vendor roundup brings local makers, easygoing games, and comfort-food bites, all in one neighborly sprawl. Bring your inner kid, your reusable tote, and that cash you keep for “just looking.”
🍓 Florida Strawberry Truckload Sale @ BomgaarsSupply | Sunday (3/15) at 4:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to ditch the sad grocery berries, this is it: Florida strawberries by the truckload in the Bomgaars parking lot. Grab a box, plus pecans, and South Dakota honey. First come, first served, bring cash or card, no checks.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Grand Island report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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