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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Dr. Barton Goldsmith: Writing your way through emotional pain

1 day ago | theindependent.com | Barton Goldsmith

Journaling is a tried-and-true way of tuning into your feelings and helping yourself make the changes that you desire. It’s a very simple process and one that you can do totally on your own, but it’s surprising how few people take advantage of this wonderful healing technique. There are as many types of journals as there are people out there journaling, and it is totally OK for you to have your own style and way of using journaling to make your life a better place to be.
Movies in a Minute: "Karate Kid: Legends"

1 day ago | theindependent.com | Bruce Miller

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PHOTOS: GI Library Kicks Off Teen Summer Reading with water fight

2 days ago | theindependent.com | Josh Salmon

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Daughter-in-law didn't really plummet to her death

2 days ago | theindependent.com | Jeff Bahr

You can tell my wife spends a lot of time thinking about murder. Because our middle son and his wife don't have children, they do a lot of traveling. Last week, Bryan sent a picture of his wife, Kel, perched on the windowsill of their hotel room in the Czech Republic. Everybody else in the family loved the picture, but it triggered dark thoughts in my wife's mind.
Contigencies considered in courthouse construction

3 days ago | theindependent.com | Jeff Bahr

Hall County officials will be looking at temporary sites to hold court proceedings in case construction of the new courthouse addition becomes too much of a burden. Building and Grounds Department Director Loren "Doone" Humphrey discussed the need for contingency plans at Tuesday's Hall County Commission meeting. Construction noise might become too loud for judges to hold court sessions. Humphrey also talked about the tunnel that runs between the annex building and the courthouse.
Photos: 300-plus volunteers package Mercy Meals in Grand Island

3 days ago | theindependent.com | Josh Salmon

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3 days ago | theindependent.com | Josh Salmon

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Kearney businessman still young, but company growing quickly

3 days ago | theindependent.com | Mike Konz

KEARNEY — Charlie Wolford was just 17 when he got his start in business five years ago. A Kearney Hub article (“Bright Business Idea,” Dec. 5, 2020) about Wolford’s business played up the fact that he had built his company around a unique idea and that his staff was young and ambitious, just like the boss. Today the original “young and ambitious” storyline survives. Wolford is now 22 years old, and he and his staff are still energetic and bold.
8 trees coming down next to George Park in Grand Island

3 days ago | theindependent.com | Jeff Bahr

Eight trees on the west side of George Park in northwest Grand Island will soon be removed because of an Independence Avenue reconstruction project and because of the health of the trees. The trees run along Independence Avenue, which is being expanded from 24 feet to 41 feet wide. A bike trail is being installed on the same side of the street where the trees stand.
Cairo NE church finally has permanent location after 14 years

3 days ago | theindependent.com | Jeff Bahr

CAIRO — Sonlight Bible Fellowship in Cairo is hosting a free hamburger and hot dog appreciation supper on Friday, June 13, at its new permanent location. The entire community is invited to the gathering, which runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Child Evangelism Fellowship will be there with an inflatable bounce house and a finger-painting activity for children. The building is at 5961 Sahara Drive North. It is the first permanent home for the Cairo church.