Major races to consider on the ballot in Grand Island, plus state volleyball and tattoos Victoria Ayotte Nov 2, 2026 6 hrs ago 0 × Watch the debate between Jimmy Reed and Ryan O'Neill on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Independent and other local media sponsored a mayoral debate Thursday night at College Park, and it was fascinating to watch.kAmx H2D :? E96 7C@?E C@H[ 2=@?8 H:E9 246 x?56A6?56?E C6A@CE6C #]y] !@DE 2?5 A9@E@8C2A96C t>:=66 pC?@=5] x 925 E96 62D:6DE ;@3 @7 5@:?8 E96 u2463@@< =:G6 G:56@]k^AmkAmq@E9 #J2? ~V}6:== 2?5 y:>>J #665 H6C6 C6DA64E7F= @7 E96 E:>6 =:>:ED 2?5 @7 6249 @E96C] %96 42?5:52E6D H6C6 42?5:5 23@FE E96:C G:6HD @? 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Grand Island mayoral debate Watch the debate between Jimmy Reed and Ryan O'Neill on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.