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The annual Fourth of July fireworks show will definitely return to Grand Island Tuesday night, marking the culmination of the city’s 150th anniversary. ....
Efforts to bring a public fireworks display show back to Grand Island are nearing fruition, as members involved are asking the public to help their complete its fundraising goals. ....
July 6, 2021, 3:16 p.m. · Three Graces Fountain at Pioneer Park in early 1900 s (photo courtesy of Hall County Historical Society) Three Graces Fountain from the past weekend after its restoration (photo courtesy of Hall County Historical Society) The re-make of a Grand Island fountain was unveiled over the weekend after more than 100 years of history in the city. In 1907, ‘Three Graces Fountain’ was dedicated to the original settlers of Grand Island at the site of the first Hall County Courthouse. The fountain was destroyed by vandals 50 years later and repurposed as a flower bed. Then, a concrete fountain was put in its place. Hall County Historical Society decided to raise money to replace it with a cast iron version. ....