Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Support hands-on science learning: Grand Island’s Nebraska Children’s Groundwater Festival is set for May 12 at Central Community College. CPNRD is seeking volunteers to guide activities for 800 fifth graders and assist with registration -- see how to get involved.

Enforcement results now in: Grand Island Police wrapped up the Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign, targeting distracted driving April 9 to 13. Eight officers worked overtime, issuing 122 citations and 176 warnings -- see the enforcement numbers.

New backing for agriculture showcases: Earlier this month, Grand Island City Council approved $600,000 in forgivable loans to support livestock shows at Fonner Park, tied to successful events. The shows generate millions for local businesses -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Self-care, but make it local: When you need a reset, Elle Salon & Spa brings Aveda calm, skilled hands, and easygoing pros to tame hair, soothe skin, and unknot shoulders. Low-fuss self-care that feels thoughtful, not fussy... and helps you float through the week.

Sip, nibble, repeat: Slip into The Cheese and Wine Shop for cozy vibes, curated pours, and try-before-you-buy sips with shareable cheese boards. It’s an easy midweek lift, low-key and delicious, where discovering a new house favorite feels effortless... and your evening suddenly feels a little more refined.

Fresh outfit energy: If your closet needs a pick-me-up this week, West Anna Boutique packs trendy, affordable Midwest style into easy-to-wear pieces, purses, and accessories. Quick browse, big payoff... you’ll walk out with something that works for real life, not just the group chat.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🦁 Wild Adventures: A Smart Zoo Experience @ Harbor Freight Tools | Monday (4/27) at 2:00 PM – Whether your crew is dinosaur-obsessed or you just want a cookie-fueled stroll, this smart zoo pop-up brings animatronic lions, a smoke-breathing 40-foot cobra, and a VR aquarium to Grand Island. Admission is a cookie per person, which feels hilariously on brand.

🍽 Dine to Donate @ Texas Roadhouse | Monday (4/27) at 4:00 PM – Nothing beats dinner that doubles as a good deed. Head to Texas Roadhouse for a dine to donate benefitting Habitat’s mission to build affordable homes, kicking off Pre-Give for Go Big GIVE. Order a steak, demolish the rolls, feel virtuous, repeat.

🌮 Tacos for Tails @ Trinity United Methodist Church | Tuesday (4/28) at 4:30 PM – Crave tacos and good karma? Hit Tacos for Tails, a free will donation feast that turns your guac habit into vet care, shelter, and second chances for local dogs and cats. Bring the crew, drive up, carry out, or dine in.

🎲 Bingo Night @ Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Tuesday (4/28) at 5:00 PM – Round up the family and swing by Freddy's for Bingo Night, every fourth Tuesday, 5 to 8. Cards hit the table every 30 minutes, so even latecomers get a shot at prizes. It’s this location only, which keeps the odds, and the vibes, local.

♻ Go Green for the Green Fundraiser @ Central Nebraska Humane Society | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – Spring cleaning with a conscience. Finally, a reward for hoarding rust. Haul your cans, appliances, or that forever-project car to Alter Metal or the CNHS bin, say it’s for Central Nebraska Humane Society, and your scrap becomes matched dollars, food, and vet care through April.

⛵ Set Sail for Giving @ Double V Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill | Thursday (4/30) at 4:30 PM – Set Sail for Giving kicks off Go Big GIVE with Lutz, drinks and apps on board. Donate in Pre-Give for a shot at the $250 Anchors Aweigh drawing for your chosen nonprofit, or Support Them All, but you must attend.

🩸 Blood Drive @ St. Pauls Lutheran Church | Friday (5/1) at 11:00 AM – Roll up a sleeve at the community blood drive, the easiest good deed that doesn't involve baking. Give a pint, feel like a hero, then treat yourself to coffee like you earned it. Book with Jill or at redcrossblood.org, sponsor code St Paul Lutheran.

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