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It’s Friday, Grand Island! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Friday Night Murder Club tackles Cain’s Jawbone, Bishop James Golka named archbishop, and gold and silver surge + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
New leadership for Denver Catholics: Grand Island native and Creighton grad Bishop James Golka was named next archbishop of Denver on Feb. 7. The Colorado Springs bishop since 2021 will be installed on March 25 — read the full story.
Kids connect with community heroes: Grand Island Public Library launched a weekly First Responder Storytime on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., with Grand Island Police and other first responders reading to families and fostering early literacy — get all the details.
Ethanol policy stakes rise: Nebraska ag leaders are pushing for year-round E15 sales as farmers face pressure. Supporters say it could expand corn markets. Sen. Pete Ricketts and Rep. Adrian Smith have discussed it — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Fresh-baked, plant-friendly fix: Back Alley Bakery mills local wheat into chewy sourdough, serving a cozy breakfast and lunch where vegetables shine. Expect simple, made-from-scratch plates with excellent coffee, plus seasonal specials, the kind that satisfies without straying from plant-friendly goals.
Hunt for quirky finds: Barn Boy Antiques is a locals-only treasure hunt, decades of picking stacked into outdoor pathways of architectural salvage, old car parts, characterful furniture, and garden-worthy oddities. Stop for a quick wander that somehow becomes an afternoon. Bring curiosity, and expect to leave with a story.
Bring the sparkle back: OroMex Jewelers restores cherished pieces and crafts custom designs, from heirlooms in need of rescue to a treat you’ve been dreaming up. Expect a low-stress, personal process that reflects your style… and yes, they can build what you’re imagining.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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☘ Fairytale Friday @ Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska | Friday (3/6) at 10:30 AM – On the night before St. Patrick’s Day, Fairytale Friday lets the kids burn off energy with stories, movement, crafts, songs, and games, while you enjoy actual adult conversation. Free for CMCN members, included with admission for visitors; RSVP so they’re stocked.
🕵 Friday Night Murder Club @ Espressions: Coffee & Community | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – This Friday night sleuthing at Espressions tackles Cain’s Jawbone, the brutal 1934 word puzzle with six murders and no hand-holding. We sip coffee, build a crime wall, and debate clues like civilized adults. Drop in once, or make it a ritual.
🥞 Conductors Table Pancake Feed @ Burlington Station | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 AM – Burlington Station is serving bottomless pancakes, built for lingering, not rushing. Fill your plate, then wander next door to the Freight House to ogle the train layout, swap a few stories, and count boxcars, not carbs.
📚 Seussapalooza! @ Hastings Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Whether you can still recite One Fish, Two Fish, or you’re just here for the glue sticks, this Read Across America party brings a group reading, Seuss-inspired crafts, and a costume parade. Dress the kids or grandkids, march, and maybe snag a themed gift basket.
🌶 5th Annual Chili Cookoff @ Grand Island Liederkranz | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Think your chili can outshine Grandma’s? Liederkranz members can throw down at the 5th Annual Chili Cookoff, no entry fee, just bragging rights and beans. Pre-register by March 4 at https://forms.gle/3eFZjsHXUNPBmFLf8, and yes, tasting is open to the public.
🎶 Spotlight on Local Musicians Concert @ Hastings Masonic Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’ve played second chair or just clap on two and four, HSO is celebrating 100 years with a hometown spotlight. Catch a Cathedral Brass world premiere, local singer-songwriters Emily Dunbar and Peter Lainson, award-winning composer Hugo Madera, all wrapped in Brian Shaw’s arrangements.
🏐 Lovb Nebraska vs Lovb Salt Lake City @ Heartland Events Center | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Indoor season calls for high-flying volleyball, not leaf piles. LOVB Nebraska hosts Salt Lake City for a pro-level smackdown, all power serves, pancake digs, and loud Midwestern manners. Bring the crew, claim your seats, and remind Utah their altitude advantage expires at the door.
Live music & entertainment:
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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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📻 Grand Island report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 81%
Rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 34.
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