City Council decides to eat $50K in ‘bad debt’ over damaged 'Welcome to Grand Island' sign R.J. 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Post is a reporter at the Grand Island Independent. Reach him at rjpost@theindependent.com or (308) 381-9452. 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Nebraska quarterback recruit confirms commitment to Husker football A Nebraska quarterback commit issued a statement after a major roster announcement for the 2027 season. Mark Martinez unseats Aaron Hanson as next Douglas County sheriff Mark Martinez defeated incumbent Sheriff Aaron Hanson in the Douglas County sheriff’s race after campaigning on changes to the office’s operations. 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