Grand Island Independent

Grand Island Independent

The Grand Island Independent is a daily newspaper based in Grand Island, Nebraska, with the exception of Christmas Day. It serves eleven counties in central Nebraska and has a daily circulation of 20,500. The newspaper is part of the Omaha World-Herald Company.

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#150270

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#31010

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#1411

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  • 4 days ago | theindependent.com | Kenneth Logan Ferriera

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  • 6 days ago | theindependent.com | Elizabeth Killinger

    We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.”But that can be hard to do if you don’t even know what a molehill looks like — or what causes it. Understanding more about moles can help you identify their damage and take effective steps to prevent them from turning your lawn into a network of tunnels. Moles are fascinating little creatures. They “swim” through the soil using their strong front feet and have very poor eyesight.

  • 6 days ago | theindependent.com | Jerry Zezima

    If a shampoo were ever named after me, which would work everyone else into a lather, it would be called Empty Head & Shoulders. That’s because I have more gray matter on the outside of my head than I do on the inside. My barber, Maria Santos, knows this and has not only added color to my life but recently answered a question that had me scratching my head:What comes first, the shampoo or the conditioner? “Why do you ask?” Maria asked.

  • 6 days ago | theindependent.com | Barbara Intermill

    I hear a lot of talk around our small town when someone becomes noticeably thinner. “He sure has lost a lot of weight.” “Did she have weight loss surgery?” “I hope he’s not sick.”What seems to be getting the most attention lately, however, are the number of people who have lost weight with certain medications. And the most popular ones are not pills. They are injections. One that has received a lot of attention is Ozempic (generic name, semaglutide).

  • 6 days ago | theindependent.com | Linda Gassenheimer

    Looking for a light and refreshing dinner to kick off summer? This quick and easy dish comes together in just minutes. I tossed sautéed chicken and toasted walnuts into a classic Caesar salad, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The crisp romaine, creamy tang of the dressing, and savory crunch of the walnuts make every bite delicious and satisfying. A secret to keeping the chicken moist is to sear the meat and cover with a lid to finish the cooking.