"To whoever sent the unsigned letter to the city councilmen last week ... in the future I will ignore anything that someone did not have the courage to sign."
Hear from readers on a variety of topics.
"There are those of us veterans and others who have PTSD and other anxiety disorders. We should not have to isolate because you like the sounds and colors."
Hear from readers on various topics.
"After driving on every roundabout in Grand Island and Adams County ... the roundabouts already built and being used are in fact too small," reader Victor Hesman writes.
"Since when is it the role of our state senators to exact divine judgment on their constituents?" a reader writes.
"This city (Grand Island) is turning out to be the city that copies what other cities do," a reader writes.
"This city (Grand Island) is turning out to be the city that copies what other cities do," a reader writes.
"With the redevelopment of the mall, this will disrupt not only myself but others who also come to walk there," a reader writes.
"I question how semis and grain trucks would navigate the Five Points roundabout," reader Gary Kelsch asks.
"It has occurred by me than we have a much better bird than Kearney," one reader writes.
Several weeks ago when the wind was howling, I stopped at Walmart to pick up groceries. I take my own plastic tote bags so I don’t have to use their plastic bags.
From a letter: "Come get your hands dirty. It’s more fun than you then you think."
Each year the Nebraska Admirals Association organizes “Operation Ornaments.” This project provides the public an opportunity to create a handmade holiday ornament to send to a sailor, soldier or a veteran. These ornaments are in the shape of Nebraska on cardstock and decorated by the student…
From a letter: "Our motto we displayed on both our coins and bills state, 'In God We Trust,' has become a mockery.'"
On Saturday morning, Dec. 10, I was walking from my car in the parking lot of the UPS Store on Allen Drive to mail a package. I had the misfortune of falling down as I didn’t see a curb or island. A lady came along and asked me if I was alright, helped me up again and handed my cane and pack…
Thank you to the following businesses that contributed to the huge success of the Veteran’s Day Appreciation Breakfast on Nov. 11 at the United Veterans Club: Tom Dinsdale Chevy Cad GMC Hyundai, Walmart, Five Points Bank, Clarks Locker, Texas T-Bone, Chief Industries, Alibi Sports Bar, The W…
This week I had an appointment at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Everyone I saw was so helpful and cheery.
We appreciate Grand Island!
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To the man ahead of me in the drive-thru at McDonalds on Second Street on Friday, Nov. 11, thank you so much for paying for my order. It was very thoughtful and made my day better.
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From a letter: "Has the military been under attack from the right-leaners?"
Thank you to everyone who dropped off coats for the 19th annual St. Leo’s Catholic Church Coat Drive. We collected 1,988 coats and were able to give out 1,698 coats to less-fortunate people in our community.
The Hero Flight Board of Directors wants to thank Gates Elementary School students for all the volunteer time they spent helping at the veterans’ Hero Flight hamburger feeds.
The Oct. 29 edition of the Grand Island Independent inadvertently printed the same letter to the editor with two different writers attributed. The error caused a social media conspiracy firestorm of sorts, but we ask you to remember that the simplest explanation is often the most likely — we…
From a letter: "Nebraska is known for its farmers contributions being passed down from one generation to another. However, as we grow as a civilization and have readily available science supported information, we can see the negative impact of many of these systems."
From a letter: "Almost every town in Nebraska is offering incentives to businesses to move or stay there, Grand Island needs to keep this program to remain competitive."
The Wreaths Across America committee wishes to thank all who were a part of our car show fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 9. The cars and bikes that were entered were fantastic — every one a classic! There were 93 bikes and cars on display.