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by badlander
Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Denver Mattress to occupy the spot north of Discount Tire on Diers Ave.
by badlander
Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

badlander wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:35 pm Culver's is coming to Grand Island. Location not specified but local trade contractors being contacted for bid estimates.
Culver's will be going in on Diers Avenue to the north of Discount Tire (north Walmart area).
by badlander
Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:35 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Culver's is coming to Grand Island. Location not specified but local trade contractors being contacted for bid estimates.
by badlander
Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:03 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Nebraska State Fair 2018
Replies: 6
Views: 1841

Re: Nebraska State Fair 2018

8/20/18 --Both outdoor concerts are being moved indoors to the Heartland Events Center. Management says due to flooding in outdoor concert area, probably true with the poor drainage on those grounds. Low concert ticket sales too I bet!
by badlander
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:55 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Driving into town the other night, I noticed a structure going up just north of the new hospital. It would be directly west of the gas station/Dr. Johns at Hwy 281 & Hwy 34. Any news on what this is? Speaking of the new hospital, I look forward to the news of the development that will spur in t...
by badlander
Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Saw a crew was putting up sticks on that lot directly North of Taco Bell on the corner of State and Diers. A crew was there around the first of the month pouring footings and floors, haven’t heard anything about what’s going in? Preliminary plat drawing shows a building with four south entrances, s...
by badlander
Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:55 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Pizza Ranch will go in the old Whiskey Creek. Opening this summer. Did something happen with this? I haven't seen any movement at that location. I was kinda wondering the same thing... Pizza Ranch being held off until later this year (November, maybe). Juice Stop coming to GI, going in where the ol...
by badlander
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

New Veteran's Legacy Project plan released. Cost estimated at $95+ million. Got to dream big!

http://www.theindependent.com/news/loca ... ec1f9.html
by badlander
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Popeyes coming to GI. Corner of 13th and 281, where former Pump & Pantry was located. Pizza Ranch looking to locate in town as well.
by badlander
Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Has anyone heard about this? Sounds kind of neat. I saw this post for an open position. The company hiring is Bosselman Enterprises but the post doesn't have any address or location info: "NEW RESTAURANT COMING TO THE GRAND ISLAND AREA! TOMMY GUNZ IS A PROHIBITION THEMED HIGH END RESTAURANT SE...
by badlander
Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Spring City Indoor Trampoline to open in the fall in the old Hastings space near Dick's Sporting Goods. http://www.jumpspringcity.com
by badlander
Sun May 21, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

What is going in at the corner of 281 and Faidley? Haven't been paying attention if it was in the news. Have no idea if true but was told possibly Popeyes going in at 281 and 13th former Byco location. Also apparently nothing is happening with the Hardee's that was supposed to be on North Webb by D...
by badlander
Fri May 12, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Update on the old KMart property. Rumor has it that besides Planet Fitness, the food store that will be in the building will be Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market joining G.I’s retail landscapre Expect to see more activity on the Fresh Thyme Farmers Market addition, contractors ...
by badlander
Thu Mar 23, 2017 7:36 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

What is going in at the corner of 281 and Faidley? Haven't been paying attention if it was in the news. Have no idea if true but was told possibly Popeyes going in at 281 and 13th former Byco location. Also apparently nothing is happening with the Hardee's that was supposed to be on North Webb by D...
by badlander
Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Aksarben Stock Show is moving to Grand Island
Replies: 13
Views: 1094

Re: Aksarben Stock Show is moving to Grand Island

AKSARBEN Stock Show is scheduled for Fonner Park the end of September 2017. Might that be the announcement?
by badlander
Sun Feb 21, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Whole Foods Market and Planet Fitness coming to old K-Mart building on 13th St & Diers Ave.
by badlander
Fri Jun 26, 2015 9:45 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Raising Canes going in just to the east of Ruby Tuesday's.
by badlander
Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Dick's Sporting Goods coming to Northwest Commons (aka. Grand Island Mall) in 2015.
by badlander
Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Re:

Heard a rumor there was going to be a Village Inn in GI mall area.  Didn't say the exact location but I was thinking in the southwest corner of Bed Bath and Beyond parking lot?? next to 281.  Heard it from a local construction guy.  We will see Today's Independent confirms a restaurant to break gro...
by badlander
Sat May 31, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Ground work for Pepper Jax finally underway between Panda Express and First National Bank.
by badlander
Tue Mar 11, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Re: Grand Island Rumor Mill

Firehouse Subs coming to Grand Island, in the general area of State Street and Hwy 281.
by badlander
Sun Dec 01, 2013 7:12 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Candleshoe wrote:Any idea what the fresh dirt pile across from the Viaero Store on N Webb is all about?
Grand Island Dermatology moving to new office space.   Seems strange since the building they are in on Diers seems perfectly fine.
by badlander
Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:57 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Panda Express looking to come to Grand Island.   Also, Pet Smart may still be showing up as well.   Not sure how that will turn out with Pet Sense just opening this weekend. Men's Warehouse to build to just east of Bed Bath and Beyond.   Petco or Petsmart to take the last unfinished space to the w...
by badlander
Sun Aug 25, 2013 8:32 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2013 Nebraska State Fair
Replies: 26
Views: 3062

Brad wrote:Great Photos!

What's with the wire on fire?
Nebraska Public Power has an electrical setup for educational purposes, aimed at instructing youngsters and not-so youngsters about respecting electricity.
by badlander
Mon Aug 19, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: 2013 Nebraska State Fair
Replies: 26
Views: 3062

Volunteer shortage

I've seen from several sources, print and television, that the level of State Fair volunteers is down this year, compared to last year for sure.   Is the newness wearing off already?   Pot of available volunteers drying up?   I also see that a new Chamber volunteer coordinator is leading the char...
by badlander
Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Look for the old Bag 'N Drag building to come down on Second Street.   Also, a potential new restaurant going up on the southwest corner of the former Sunmart/U-Save lot at State St. and Hwy 281.
by badlander
Fri Mar 15, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Panda Express looking to come to Grand Island.   Also, Pet Smart may still be showing up as well.   Not sure how that will turn out with Pet Sense just opening this weekend.
by badlander
Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:00 am
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

briboi2005 wrote:What are they doing on the corner of capitol and 281? catty corner from pump and pantry? they have all sorts of big land movers and a spot cleared?
Parking area as many of the store fronts facing east at the Grand Island Mall are being repositioned to the west to face Hwy 281.
by badlander
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

Coming to the old EconoFoods/SunMart/U-Save/Furniture SuperCenter building on State St at US281... The Gap, Shoe Carnival, Dress Barn and Bed, Bath & Beyond! Watch for road congestion to about double along State Street between the malls. Demo/remodel work to begin within the next month to make ...
by badlander
Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: Nebraska and Iowa
Topic: Grand Island Rumor Mill
Replies: 738
Views: 158429

PepperJax Grill is coming to Grand Island.