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Melissa De Laet of Greater Grand Island Community Foundation wins Woman of Year
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (283+ words) The 2026 Grand Island Inspire, celebrating women's leadership awards were held at Boulder Flatts in Grand Island. The annual award luncheon celebrates woman in leadership throughout the community and the event tells you their stories. Melissa De Laet, head of the…...
Photos: 2026 Inspire Awards celebrating women's achievements in Grand Island
13+ hour, 23+ min ago (261+ words) Check out the scene and the awardees at the Boulder Flatts event Wednesday. The annual Grand Island Inspire women's leadership awards luncheon took place Wednesday at Boulder Flatts in Grand Island. Melissa De Laet was honored as Woman of the…...
Nebraska lawmakers seek to expand Medicaid reimbursement for doulas
16+ hour, 43+ min ago (163+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. Nebraska lawmakers approved a plan Wednesday to seek reimbursement for doula services through Medicaid, which supporters said would help improve outcomes for mothers and babies. People are also reading…...
Home Depot declares we're halfway to Halloween, unveils Skelly upgrade
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (184+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. We're still half a year away from Halloween but Universal Orlando has been releasing details about Halloween Horror Nights 2026. Here's what we know The calendar just flipped from March…...
Preserving rural Jewish life is the focus of a Maine center this Passover
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (213+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. Nebraska's historic run, Mc Dermott's last hurrah and portal dreams | Half-Court Press Person seen with airsoft rifle on UNL's East Campus Eric Trump gives first look at Trump presidential…...
Henderson park celebrates new gathering room
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (193+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. HENDERSON " The completion of the Gathering Room at the Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park has been in the works for a while and now it's time to celebrate. The completion…...
How Artemis II is setting up the next stage of space exploration
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. Nebraska's historic run, Mc Dermott's last hurrah and portal dreams | Half-Court Press Trump faces "profound problems' as approval rating hits new low Eric Trump gives first look at Trump…...
Rock band Shinedown set for performance at Nebraska State Fair
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (147+ words) The Grand Island Independent Javascript is required to use this website. Multi-platinum band Shinedown will bring their live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Sept. 5 at TD Landing. People are also reading" - Grand Island…...
Outer space conditions hamper sperm's ability to navigate toward an egg
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (190+ words) WASHINGTON " As humankind moves toward the goal of establishing a long-term presence on the moon and Mars, the question of whether reproduction is possible in extraterrestrial environments may no longer be merely hypothetical. And new research using simulated microgravity conditions…...
Jury trial scheduled in 2023 Aurora homicide
2+ day, 23+ min ago (182+ words) A jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 10 for Caleb Arnett, who is'accused of killing his stepfather and attacking two other family members on Dec. 2, 2023, in Aurora. Watch part of defendant Kolton Barnes's testimony with questions from both defense attorney Matt…...