Somali immigrant workers test a Nebraska town Oct 17, 2008
Grand Island is among a half dozen or so cities where discord has arisen with the arrival of Somali workers, many of whom were recruited by employers from elsewhere in the United States after immigration raids devastated their Latino work forces ... In some of these places, including Grand Island, this newest wave of immigrant workers has had the effect of unifying the other ethnic populations against the Somalis and has also diverted some of the hostility toward Latino immigrants among some... (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Crofton just misses state trophy Oct 16, 2008
Columbus Scotus finished fourth in the team standings at 799, followed by Grand Island Central Catholic (818), Norfolk Catholic (826), Doniphan-Trumbull (871), Tri-County (877), Omaha Brownell-Talbot (882), Bridgeport (895), Pierce (902), Broken Bow (903), Johnson County Central (934), Kimball (950) and Chadron (981). Scottsbluff captured the Class B title at Riverside Country Club here, outdistancing Beatrice 696-729. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Religious-Bias Filings Up Oct 16, 2008
The tensions at the JBS plant in Grand Island, Neb ... In protest, as many as 400 Somalis walked off the job for two days, demonstrating at Grand Island City Hall and asking for time to pray ... Managers in Grand Island are holding "diversity" meetings to try to resolve some of the tensions. (Wall Street Journal)
Husker Monday Review: Texas Tech Game Oct 13, 2008
Senior wide receiver Todd Peterson: OK, the Grand Island native doesnt necessarily look the part of Big 12 receiver. But he plays the part pretty darn good. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Nebraka hospital sues woman who wouldn't leave Oct 11, 2008
A phone message left Friday at what is believed to be Strohacker's Grand Island residence was not immediately returned ... Public records, however, indicate she may be from Grand Island. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska Latino summit showcases success, lays out challenge Oct 7, 2008
Growing Hispanic populations have pushed up enrollment of Hispanic students statewide, with areas like Lexington, Grand Island, South Sioux City and Crete reflecting much of that growth. In 1991, about 8,000 Hispanic students filled classrooms across the state. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sports Scoreboard Oct 4, 2008
Grand Island 56, Fremont 7. Grand Island Central Catholic 32, St. Paul 13 ... Seward 20, Grand Island Northwest 14. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lindsay Mfg. product could cuff copper thieves Oct 3, 2008
The product is available worldwide and was on display at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island. The company is working on additional anti-theft solutions for future release. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
The guy who got me started Oct 3, 2008
died at 9:17 a.m. on Sept. 15, 2008, in Grand Island, some 60 miles down the freeway. My handyman is gone. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Trooper Finds Meth In Man's Car Sep 25, 2008
-- A Grand Island, Neb. state trooper found 3 1/2 ounces of methamphetamine in a car on Tuesday, the same day troopers seized more than 800 pounds of marijuana. (7 KETV Omaha)
Union rep: Not all fired at Neb. plant were Somali Sep 24, 2008
OMAHA (AP) -- Not all the workers fired last week after a prayer dispute at a Grand Island meatpacking plant were Somali, a union spokeswoman said Tuesday ... The state commission has said it expects to be doing outreach in Grand Island over the next few weeks. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Farmers urged to use caution during harvest Sep 23, 2008
GRAND ISLAND Nebraska agriculture officials are urging farmers to use caution this harvest season. The warning coincides with National Farm Safety and Health Week. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Neb. man dies in tractor accident Sep 23, 2008
Sioux City Journal: Neb. man dies in tractor accident. (Sioux City Journal)
* Muslim prayers lead to dispute for Omaha meatpacker Sep 22, 2008
Muslim workers involved in a prayer dispute at a Grand Island meatpacking plant were scheduled to meet yesterday to decide what to do next. Mohamed Rage, who leads the Omaha Somali-American Community Organization, said on Saturday that workers at the JBS Swift ant wanted to hold another protest, but that he urged them not to. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Muslims at Neb. Meat Plant Seek Prayer Compromise Sep 22, 2008
com Muslims at Neb. Meat Plant Seek Prayer Compromise. (Newsmax)
Musings from Michigan, Memphis, Mississippi Sep 21, 2008
Dan Hoyle, Special to The Chronicle. Saturday, September 20, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Man out of jail at 11 p.m., back at 4 a.m. Sep 20, 2008
Omaha and Lincoln, and now even Grand Island have areas that the cops have given up on. I do not want to see that happen here, good job Officer Brooks. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Nebraska plant fires Muslims amid prayer dispute Sep 20, 2008
Officials at a meatpacking plant in Grand Island fired at least 86 workers Friday after they walked off the job amid a dispute over prayers during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the company said ... Grand Island is 120 miles west of Omaha. (Austin American-Statesman)
Nebraska plant tells Muslims prayer needs can't be met Sep 19, 2008
September 19, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. Entertainment Review : Art of Photography : Business Trends : Eyes of a Reporter. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gage County Court Sep 17, 2008
75; Teri L. Meier, Grand Island, 200; Ronald W. Scheer, Beatrice, 75; Scott P. Winters, Beatrice, 25; Leonard L. Holtmeier, Lincoln, 200; Brandon R. Newby, Barneston, 75; Somdy Phommachan, Tecumseh, 75; Daniel S. Buchanan, Beatrice, 50; Barbara A. Petet, Plymouth, 125; Catherine J. Panning, Wymore, 75; and Judith A. Garton, Diller, 50. Traffic signal violation: Timothy D. Laflin, Beatrice, 75; Timothy E. Collins, Belivedere, 25; Sean E. Clark, Beatrice, 25; and Emerson J. Frink, Blue Springs,... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Scoreboard For Sept. 17, 2008 Sep 17, 2008
Grand Island (2-1), 9, def ... Grand Island Central Catholic (2-0), NR, def ... Grand Island Northwest def. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Religion, Company Practices Clash At Grand Island Plant Sep 17, 2008
-- A big problem is brewing at a Grand Island meat packing plant over religious rights. Five-hundred mostly Somali Muslim refugee workers walked off their jobs at the JBS Swift & Company plant Monday, claiming they were denied time to pray. (7 KETV Omaha)
‘Follow the Cattle' tour: Montanans gain perspective on cattle, ethanol connection (40) Sep 16, 2008
After learning how distillers grains affect cattle, Greg Baxter and his daughter, Mir-anda, shared their experience in feeding distillers grains on their family feedlot, the Tle Company in Grand Island, Neb. The tour participants got to touch and taste wet distillers grains. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Grand Island officials working on Nebraska State Fair details Sep 11, 2008
(AP) -- Grand Island city officials and Fonner Park management are expected to continue negotiations on an exhibition building at the racetrack's grounds. The officials were expected to meeting Thursday morning, then have their work presented to the Grand Island City Council in the evening. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Grand Island council faces pivotal fair vote Sep 9, 2008
It s time for the financial wheels to spin at City Hall in Grand Island. The Grand Island City Council is expected to vote tonight on a 1 ... 5 percent tax on restaurants that would cover much of the local cost of moving the fair from Lincoln to Grand Island in 2010. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
At 110, Nebraska Woman Still Going Strong Sep 6, 2008
She supported herself by working at a bakery in Grand Island. "She never had any help," said her son, Phil Spiehs of Grand Island. (Fox News)
Live racing at Atokad reminder of past Sep 6, 2008
The state's racing circuit starts every year at Fonner Park in Grand Island, then moves to State Fair Park in Lincoln and on to a short meet at Horsemen's Park in Omaha. Eyeing Iowa. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Perlman Speech Touts UNL Achievements Sep 5, 2008
Perlman also said the upcoming move of the state fair to Grand Island will create space for an innovation campus. . (7 KETV Omaha)
Michele Uzendoski wraps up her convention experience Aug 31, 2008
One African American man walked up to me at a convenience store on South Locust in Grand Island -- after he shouted Obama in the House. I said to him that we were going to win this election, and he responded with a shoulder bump to my left shoulder and a smile saying, we already won, sister. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Remembering a local hero Aug 31, 2008
He was at fire school in Grand Island once and left to go back to North Bend because he knew there had been a fire call. To him it was his duty. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Free water testing at Husker Harvest Days Aug 29, 2008
The Harvest Days events are being held in Grand Island, Sept. 9-11. For the testing, people need to bring about a cup of water in a clean bottle to the Natural Resources Tent at the northeast end of the Husker Harvest grounds. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Man pleads no contest in death of Neb. baby Aug 28, 2008
Sioux City Journal: Man pleads no contest in death of Neb. August 28, 2008 ONLINE EDITION. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fair Vendors Prepare For Move In 2010 Aug 25, 2008
-- The Nebraska State Fair, now under way at the fairgrounds in Lincoln where its been held for more than a century, is preparing to move to Grand Island in 2010 ... With a heavy heart, I look at this fair and the next fair and then well have to make a plan to go to Grand Island, Novak said ... So its really the people connection, I think, thats meant the most to me and I guess Im hoping we dont lose that when we move to Grand Island. (7 KETV Omaha)
Shootings were gang-related Aug 22, 2008
jusasec Aug 21, 2008 2:53 PM To all those previous posters who said "there are no gangs in Columbus, at least not any 'real' gangs", "they're just a bunch of punk kids" and the classic "they're just "gangsta wannabes": Now do you believe it? Those of us who have known/believed for quite some time that the gang activity in Columbus was more than just a bunch of punk kids spray painting in their spare time tried to tell you all that it was only a matter of time before these so-called "wannabes"... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Woman accused of dumping dogs gets out of jail Aug 22, 2008
A farmer near Grand Island found more than 20 dead dogs in a cornfield. Withee faces charges for five of the dogs that were among animals left in the field in late July or taken from Withee when she was arrested at a motel. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Kathryn Ellen Gugel Aug 22, 2008
She is survived by her husband Ezra Gugel of Washington; four children, Cynthia and husband Larry Friedt of Worland, Wyoming, John Gugel of Alta, Iowa, Larry and wife Kathy Gugel of Wayland and Carol and husband Mark Elliott of San Diego, California; eight grandchildren, Stephen, David, Amanda, Abbe, Alexis, Olivia, Alaina and Ian; two great-grandchildren Zachary and Abigail; a sister Darlene and husband Willis Roth of Grand Island, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven... (Kalona News, IA)
Forest City has a whale of summer on wrestling mat Aug 21, 2008
Along the way, Forest City beat Nebraska powerhouse Grand Island and traditional South Dakota power Mitchell. And it was truly a team effort as Forest City had just one individual champion in Aaron Sorenson but a bevy of Indians including Alex Spooner, Cole Anderson, Tim Brock, Tyler Harmon, Kory Mitthun, Coda Subject and Anthony Helvik finished as runners-up. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Medic Almost Dies After Black Widow Bite Aug 20, 2008
-- A Grand Island, Neb. paramedic was the one in need of critical help recently when a black widow spider bit him on the arm. (7 KETV Omaha)
Research Facility May Be Built On State Fair Land Aug 19, 2008
Land Would Go To UNL After Fair Moves To Grand Island ... The land is the current spot of the state fair, which is moving to Grand Island by 2010. (7 KETV Omaha)
UNL chancellor says research park will benefit students Aug 18, 2008
A state law authorizes moving the fair from Lincoln to Grand Island by 2010, with the university taking over the property. The university wants the land for a cluster of public research facilities that will attract high-tech companies capitalizing on university research. (KTIV)
Grand Island says it has money for Neb. fair move Aug 16, 2008
Sioux City Journal: Grand Island says it has money for Neb ... Grand Island says it has money for Neb ... (AP) -- Grand Island officials say they'll have the money to pay their share of moving the Nebraska State Fair to their city. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Grand Island needs more millions for State Fair Aug 15, 2008
(AP) -- Grand Island needs 3 million by Oct. 1 to meet the plan timetable for the relocation of the State Fair ... A state law authorized moving the fair to Grand Island by 2010 ... The Board of Supervisors pledged 1 million Wednesday to support the relocation of the State Fair, but the Grand Island State Fair Funding Committee still needs 7. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Planning firm likely to handle fair's future Aug 14, 2008
It involved moving the state fair from Lincoln out to Grand Island, so it was a little bit bigger project than what we're envisioning here. The county's contract with Crandall Arambula requires the company to develop three conceptual master plan alternatives for the existing 47-acre site, where the 2008 fair wrapped up Sunday. (Missoulian, MT)
Man Arrested In Alleged Sexual Assault Of Texas Teenager Aug 14, 2008
(August 13, 2008)--A Grand Island, Neb ... Nebraska State Patrol and Grand Island officers arrested David PeIna, 23, on Tuesday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Woman Charged With Dead Dog Dumping in Cornfield Aug 13, 2008
The five dogs were among animals left in the field northeast of Grand Island late last month or taken from Withee when she was arrested at a motel ... Roland Bowling of Grand Island is charged in the case with being an accessory to a felony and providing false information to law enforcement. (Fox News)
Iowa woman jailed in Nebraska dumping of dead dogs Aug 12, 2008
(AP) -- A woman accused of dumping 20 dead dogs in a cornfield near Grand Island has been booked into the Hall County Jail ... She was arrested in Grand Island Aug. 2 after a farmer found 20 dead dogs and three live ones, which later died ... Roland Bowling of Grand Island is charged in the case with being an accessory to a felony and providing false information to law enforcement. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Over 20 dogs found dead in field Aug 12, 2008
Nearly two dozen dogs were found dumped in a ditch and scattered around a field near Grand Island ... Down a quiet dirt road just outside Grand Island Animal Control is picking up the pieces ... The woman accused in the deaths of 23 dogs near Grand Island was booked into the Hall County Jail on Monday. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Nebraska beef industry gets help marketing to Japan Aug 11, 2008
com - Lincoln, Nebraska - News - Business. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Nebraska woman puts brush to plate Aug 11, 2008
"The work of Forsberg and her fellow China Belles is on permanent display at Hastings Museum. The display case is often rearranged to include new and different works.Inside her home, two side-by-side china cabinets protect Forsberg's personal collection, which includes 30 to 40 pieces of her own creation and an antique set left to her by her mother-in-law, Pauline Forsberg.Her personal collection has waxed and waned through the years, with many of her favorite pieces either sold or given away as... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Redhawks Gymnastics Program Wins Second Consecutive Academic National Championship Aug 8, 2008
Grand Island Twisters) - Communication Disorders. (Doniphan, Neb. (Gosoutheast.com)
State Warns About 'Hit Man Scam' E-mails Aug 7, 2008
Patrol investigators in Grand Island received numerous complaints about unsolicited e-mails in the past few months. The e-mail tells the recipient that someone has been hired to kill them and offers to spare the recipients life in exchange for money. (7 KETV Omaha)
Dairy Queen sets Blizzard Day Aug. 7 Aug 2, 2008
Nebraska Dairy Queen locations participating in this fund-raiser in addition to Plattsmouth are Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Bellevue, Blair, Brady, Central City, Cozad, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, Milford, Papillion, Seward, Valley, West Point and Wahoo. will serve up a variety of Blizzard Flavor Treats during Miracle Treat Day, including Oreo, the August Blizzard of the Month. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Fremont immigration issue dead, discussion beginning Jul 31, 2008
The chairman of the Judiciary Committee is conducting an interim study examining South Sioux City, Lexington, Grand Island, Scottsbluff, North Platte and Omaha and issues like education, employment and social services ... He's received dozens of phone calls in the past few weeks, including from Schuyler, Hastings, Grand Island and North Platte, to name a few. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local 4-Hers compete at nationals Jul 30, 2008
Pictured are the three local high school students who competed at the 4-H National Shooting Sports Invitational at Grand Island, Neb ... Columbus High School senior Cody Henneke, CHS junior Diana Jurek and Faith Academy of Bellville sophomore Matthew Barnes are all members of the Columbus Area 4-H Shooting Sports Club who competed at 4-H National Shooting Sports Invitational in Grand Island, Neb. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Fremont denies South Sioux spot in state tourney Jul 29, 2008
Fremont will face Grand Island Home Federal in the championship game at 5 p.m. today. Fremont would need to beat Grand Island twice to secure the district title game. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Post 307 reaches winners bracket final Jul 26, 2008
Third-seeded South Sioux City, moving to 28-19 overall, will play Grand Island Home Federal, the top seed, in the winners bracket final at 5 p.m. Sunday ... In Friday's earlier game, Grand Island Home Federal breezed past Norfolk 13-0 in seven innings ... Columbus plays Norfolk at 5 p.m. in an elimination game today while the Grand Island Chiefs meet Fremont at 8 o'clock. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Nebraska may have human West Nile virus case Jul 23, 2008
(AP) -- Health officials say a likely case of West Nile virus has been found near Grand Island. It may be the state's first case this year of the disease, which is spread by the bite of a mosquito that has fed on an infected bird. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Shooting club brings home honors Jul 14, 2008
Homestead 4-H Shooting Club Coach Mike Jochum said two weeks ago was the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, held in Grand Island, where 29 states were represented with a total of 438 competitors. We put together an air rifle team, he said. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Troopers Seize 345 Pounds Of Pot In 3 Stops Jul 8, 2008
Another trooper found nearly 90 pounds of marijuana in a vehicle that was speeding near Grand Island on Friday. A 69-year-old man and 59-year-old woman from Arizona were arrested. (7 KETV Omaha)
Wyoming-based airline to serve Arkansas cities Jul 6, 2008
DOT then requested proposals for service to Hot Springs in addition to Harrison, El Dorado and Grand Island, Nebraska. Only Great Lakes and Multi-Aero Inc. of Farmington, Missouri, submitted proposals. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nebraska Troops To Help Fight California Fires Jul 3, 2008
Others will fly a helicopter from Grand Island, and another helicopter from Lincoln. Both helicopters are equipped with water buckets. (7 KETV Omaha)
Nebraska approves more fireworks types Jun 30, 2008
Fireworks distributor Marv Kohler of Grand Island said fireworks prices are up about 10 to 12 percent for a variety of reasons ... Fred Hotz, Grand Island Fire Prevention Division chief Fred Hotz, said that testing includes ... "We've had complaints about them in Grand Island in the past.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
No Law Makes Birthing Addicted Child Illegal Jun 30, 2008
On June 14, a baby girl was born at Grand Island's St. Francis Hospital to a mother addicted to methamphetamine, officials said. The baby tested positive for methamphetamine and she was placed in protective custody with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. (7 KETV Omaha)
ICE Agents Arrest 44 Illegal Immigrants Jun 26, 2008
In Lexington, 25 people were arrested, along with 12 in Grand Island, two in Broken Bow and one each in Cozad, Gibbon, Hastings, Kearney and North Platte. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said arrests were made at homes and businesses in the days leading up to Tuesday. (7 KETV Omaha)
Grand Island Man Wins $200,000 Playing Powerball Jun 26, 2008
-- A Grand Island man has won $200,000 playing Powerball from the Nebraska lottery ... He picked all five of the winning white ball numbers last Wednesday at a Grand Island Skagway. (7 KETV Omaha)
