Grand Island

Several Grand Island area representatives cut the ribbon, officially opening the Grand Island Casino Dec. 27.

Several Grand Island area representatives cut the ribbon, officially opening the Grand Island Casino Dec. 27.

Casino expected to have regional impact

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Just minutes after the first coins had been inserted into the slot machines last week, the new Grand Island Casino was already being touted as a major new entertainment attraction and source of growth for the area.
Casino-style gambling is now just minutes away from Hamilton County after last week’s debut of the Grand Island Casino and Resort.

Casino-style gambling is now just minutes away from Hamilton County after last week’s debut of the Grand Island Casino and Resort.

GI Casino opens at temporary site

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Casino-style gambling is now just minutes away from Hamilton County after last week’s debut of the Grand Island Casino and Resort.
Just minutes after the first coins had been inserted into the slot machines last week, the new Grand Island Casino was already being touted as a major new entertainment attraction and source of growth for the area.

Just minutes after the first coins had been inserted into the slot machines last week, the new Grand Island Casino was already being touted as a major new entertainment attraction and source of growth for the area.

New GI casino expected to have regional impact

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Just minutes after the first coins had been inserted into the slot machines last week, the new Grand Island Casino was already being touted as a major new entertainment attraction and source of growth for the area.
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New Grand Island Casino could impact area in variety of ways

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The energy at Fonner Park was palpable last week when the Grand Island Casino opened its doors, ushering in a new era of entertainment to central Nebraska.  As is the nature of the beast when it comes to gambling, however, there will be some winners and some losers over time.
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents.

Nebraska State Fair is back in GI

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
The 2022 Nebraska State Fair is right around the corner once again and is set to feature a wide range of activities, sights and competition participation from Hamilton County residents. Located a short jaunt away in Grand Island, the 11-day summertime staple is set to begin Friday, Aug.
Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda, a 2009 Aurora graduate, stands next to his saltwater flotation device, a sensory depravation tank that is filled by water from an upstairs reservoir, drained and cleaned between each session at Sana Vida Wellness Center in Grand Island.

Jerry Lobeda reflects on athletic past, new physical wellness venture in G.I.

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Jerry Lobeda, once a star running back for the Aurora Huskies, is now rushing into a new career as a physical wellness practitioner.
Pictured here are two artist renderings of the proposed Grand Island Casino Resort and Hotel. The version above offers a view from the existing race track area, while the view below focuses on the casino look from north.

Pictured here are two artist renderings of the proposed Grand Island Casino Resort and Hotel. The version above offers a view from the existing race track area, while the view below focuses on the casino look from north.

Rotary Club offered update on Casino Resort, Hotel project planned in GI

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
The Aurora Rotary Club welcomed Fonner Park CEO Chris Kotulak to an April meeting, where Kotulak provided a timely update on the happenings at the racetrack before updating the group on the status of the planned Grand Island Casino Resort & Hotel.
A Grand Island area farmer who ran for Congress in 2018 has shifted his sights to state level politics, throwing his hat into the ring this week as a candidate for the District 34 legislative seat.

A Grand Island area farmer who ran for Congress in 2018 has shifted his sights to state level politics, throwing his hat into the ring this week as a candidate for the District 34 legislative seat.

Kowalski joins Dist. 34 race

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
A Grand Island area farmer who ran for Congress in 2018 has shifted his sights to state level politics, throwing his hat into the ring this week as a candidate for the District 34 legislative seat. Arron Kowalski said he has been eyeing the field of candidates seeking to replace Sen.
Ryder Keller stands outside a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse he recently purchased in an industrial area in Grand Island. The site is now the permanent home for Del Ray Manufacturing, which had been located in Aurora.

Ryder Keller stands outside a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse he recently purchased in an industrial area in Grand Island. The site is now the permanent home for Del Ray Manufacturing, which had been located in Aurora.

Del Ray Manufacturing moves to GI

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Ryder Keller announced plans this week to relocate Del Ray Manufacturing to a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Grand Island, leaving Del Ray Voltage Systems as as the sole tenant in the Aurora facility on 12th Street.