Grand Island Rumor Mill

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 9:10 am

Candleshoe wrote:
socaln8v wrote:Hello everyone,
Is there anything new going on at the KFC that was on 2nd street? It looked to me today that it was being painted so I wondered if it's being prepped for selling or is there another restaurant already taking over. Thanks. Love this thread for interesting GI info.

Only thing I've heard is that somebody from Omaha was opening a Mexican restaurant there. No other details yet...

Lina's Mexican Restaurant. They have locations in Omaha, Des Moines and Wichita. It looks really nice on the outside and very professional signage.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Thu Mar 15, 2018 10:07 am

Candleshoe wrote:
Candleshoe wrote:
socaln8v wrote:Hello everyone,
Is there anything new going on at the KFC that was on 2nd street? It looked to me today that it was being painted so I wondered if it's being prepped for selling or is there another restaurant already taking over. Thanks. Love this thread for interesting GI info.

Only thing I've heard is that somebody from Omaha was opening a Mexican restaurant there. No other details yet...
Lina's Mexican Restaurant. They have locations in Omaha, Des Moines and Wichita. It looks really nice on the outside and very professional signage.

Nice “get” for Grand Island

...

Ciao..LiO...Peace

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:09 pm

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

http://www.theindependent.com/news/loca ... ec1f9.html

It looks like a great plan! I am worried about it getting done though. A master plan doesn't always mean and actual plan.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:35 am

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

http://www.theindependent.com/news/loca ... ec1f9.html
It looks like a great plan! I am worried about it getting done though. A master plan doesn't always mean and actual plan.

But it helps to start a journey with a road map.

Sounds like private funding will be a huge part of this. I like that there is so much green space included on this and expanding the lake will be nice. It's probably going to take a couple of decades for it to be all built out, in which time it will likely be altered more than once.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Sat May 26, 2018 9:50 pm

Candleshoe wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:19 am 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.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Tue May 29, 2018 11:47 am

gisbuxfan wrote: Sat May 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Candleshoe wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:19 am 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...

badlander · Post by **badlander** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:55 pm

Candleshoe wrote: Tue May 29, 2018 11:47 am
gisbuxfan wrote: Sat May 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Candleshoe wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:19 am 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 old Schlotzsky's Deli use to be behind Runza on Webb Road.

Yankeesnick · Post by **Yankeesnick** » Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:43 pm

I saw this afternoon dirt work is going on in the lot directly North of the Taco Bell on State and Diers, anyone know who’s building there?

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:06 pm

Yankeesnick wrote: Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:43 pm I saw this afternoon dirt work is going on in the lot directly North of the Taco Bell on State and Diers, anyone know who’s building there?

There isn't much space there between Taco Bell and the bank. According to the assessors website, the owner of that land is the same owner of Taco Bell. I wonder if its a parking extension or something utility like that. Just my speculation.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:27 am

Ampride and Midas at Webb Rd and Old Potash Hwy is now closed. As we speak, a sign company is putting up Pump and Pantry signage.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Thu Jun 28, 2018 10:42 am

Candleshoe wrote: Tue Jun 19, 2018 9:27 am Ampride and Midas at Webb Rd and Old Potash Hwy is now closed. As we speak, a sign company is putting up Pump and Pantry signage.

Pump and Pantry is my fav pump station. They carry my dt mt dew and they make cinnabon rolls. I know, it's weird to have a fav station

gichick · Post by **gichick** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:29 pm

Anyone know what's going on with the old Uncle Ed's (I think) lot over on Locust. Rumor was that Burger King was moving but I there hasn't been anything. Did they hold off on it?

Yankeesnick · Post by **Yankeesnick** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:40 pm

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?

badlander · Post by **badlander** » Thu Jul 19, 2018 7:42 pm

Yankeesnick wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:40 pm 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, so my guess is four very small shops or two larger shops. Limited parking on the south and west with what appears to be a drive around the building. No specific names of potential occupants on the plat drawing.

oneamongthefence · Post by **oneamongthefence** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:12 pm

Hi! Here’s a couple things I know of:

- Petsense is not renewing their lease, which I think is up in September
- Bartz Floral on Locust is closing, and merging with Snow’s Floral on Webb
- A new daycare called The Teaching Tree is going up behind the Carlos O’Kelly’s off State Street

Anyone happen to know what the future holds for the old Starr elementary off South Locust, once Jefferson is finished?

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:53 pm

oneamongthefence wrote: Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:12 pm Hi! Here’s a couple things I know of:

- Petsense is not renewing their lease, which I think is up in September
- Bartz Floral on Locust is closing, and merging with Snow’s Floral on Webb
- A new daycare called The Teaching Tree is going up behind the Carlos O’Kelly’s off State Street

Anyone happen to know what the future holds for the old Starr elementary off South Locust, once Jefferson is finished?

Petsense announced on their Facebook page this week that they're staying put.

oneamongthefence · Post by **oneamongthefence** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:25 pm

Candleshoe wrote: Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:53 pm
Petsense announced on their Facebook page this week that they're staying put.

I missed that! Great news!

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:59 am

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 that area.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:16 am

gichick wrote: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:29 pm Anyone know what's going on with the old Uncle Ed's (I think) lot over on Locust. Rumor was that Burger King was moving but I there hasn't been anything. Did they hold off on it?

They're looking at breaking ground in Spring of 2019.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:28 am

Little Kings is returning to GI! Same owner as Omaha and Lincoln is opening up near Dick's Sporting Goods.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:02 pm

Candleshoe wrote: Thu Jul 26, 2018 10:28 am Little Kings is returning to GI! Same owner as Omaha and Lincoln is opening up near Dick's Sporting Goods.

This brings back memories of my childhood in Omaha. Eating at Little King and playing on a classic Ms. Pacman arcade.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:04 pm

badlander wrote: Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:55 pm
Candleshoe wrote: Tue May 29, 2018 11:47 am
gisbuxfan wrote: Sat May 26, 2018 9:50 pm
Candleshoe wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2018 11:19 am 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 old Schlotzsky's Deli use to be behind Runza on Webb Road.

Work is finally beginning on Pizza Ranch. Contractors are now on site getting the building ready.

badlander · Post by **badlander** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:55 am

gisbuxfan wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:59 am 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 that area.

I believe that is the new locaton for Lutz, an accounting/tax firm that recently (May 1) took over Shonsey & Associates in GI. Lutz announced a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility back in April and had broken ground near the intersection of Hwy 281 and Husker Hwy.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:17 pm

badlander wrote: Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:55 am
gisbuxfan wrote: Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:59 am 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 that area.
I believe that is the new locaton for Lutz, an accounting/tax firm that recently (May 1) took over Shonsey & Associates in GI. Lutz announced a new 10,000 sq. ft. facility back in April and had broken ground near the intersection of Hwy 281 and Husker Hwy.

I am excited to see new business get drawn down that way. I suspect that area is due for an explosion of growth.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Mon Aug 27, 2018 10:48 am

A couple of losses... Younkers is now officially closed, also just reported today that Ruby Tuesdays is also closed for good.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:02 am

Sorry to see RT’s close. I loved their salad bar.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Fri Aug 31, 2018 3:35 pm

nativeomahan wrote: Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:02 am Sorry to see RT’s close. I loved their salad bar.

Ruby Tuesdays have been in financial trouble for a while now. Younkers is dead everywhere.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:39 pm

Just noticed today something going up on the southeast corner of Webb Rd and Hwy 30. Any ideas? It’s right in front of Orschelens.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:58 am

gisbuxfan wrote: Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:39 pm Just noticed today something going up on the southeast corner of Webb Rd and Hwy 30. Any ideas? It’s right in front of Orschelens.

Heard it was Island Flooring. Relocating after Amish Furniture took over their space in their remodel.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:09 pm

This is an interesting addition to GI...

Park, green space with art will open for Grand Island community in spring
https://nebraska.tv/news/local/park-gre ... -in-spring

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:15 am

Word is that Jay Vavricek is working on opening a sit down restaurant in the old Antique Warehouse store at 3rd and Elm downtown (Oops, I mean "Railside"). It's a pretty nice looking building from the outside.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:21 am

Apparently I was napping... I see a Sleep Number Store is now located on Diers Ave in the new strip mall across from Menards.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:28 am

A four-story, 79-unit Comfort Suites Hotel will be built south of U.S. Highway 34 and west of Locust Street, across from WalMart South. Completion is expected no later than Feb of 2020.

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:51 pm

Candleshoe wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:15 am Word is that Jay Vavricek is working on opening a sit down restaurant in the old Antique Warehouse store at 3rd and Elm downtown (Oops, I mean "Railside"). It's a pretty nice looking building from the outside.

I didn’t know he was in the restaurant business?!

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:30 am

gisbuxfan wrote: Fri Dec 07, 2018 4:51 pm
Candleshoe wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:15 am Word is that Jay Vavricek is working on opening a sit down restaurant in the old Antique Warehouse store at 3rd and Elm downtown (Oops, I mean "Railside"). It's a pretty nice looking building from the outside.
I didn’t know he was in the restaurant business?!

Well, he wasn't before...

In other restaurant news, Pizza Ranch is open now in GI and Little Kings just announced a January opening for their new location, between Dicks Sporting Goods and Burlington.

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:14 am

Looks like former Husker QB Tommy Armstrong Junior will be playing with the Danger this season. No idea what the attendance is like, but if there are empty seats this should fill a few.

https://nebraska.tv/sports/content/form ... ska-danger

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:02 am

nebugeater wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:14 am Looks like former Husker QB Tommy Armstrong Junior will be playing with the Danger this season. No idea what the attendance is like, but if there are empty seats this should fill a few.

https://nebraska.tv/sports/content/form ... ska-danger

Attendance had been dropping a bit each season after GM Mike McCoy left the team a few years ago. He was a super aggressive promoter and always got butts in seats. We had been loyal ticket holders up until 2017 when we started to lose interest. The revolving door of players that the IFL seemingly encourages doesn't do it for me.
Glad to see the direction that Charlie Bosselman appears to be taking this year. He'd been hinting at some Husker signings and this is a pretty big "get" to kick things off with.

Candleshoe · Post by **Candleshoe** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:28 am

Just announced that the 1 and 5 year roads plans in GI include more roundabouts on Old Potash from North Road to Webb Road. Webb would be awesome as that intersection is prone to so many T-bone wrecks by folks trying to beat the red light.

Also announced that it's all but a done deal that the 5-Points intersection of Broadwell Ave/Eddy Street/State Street will be converted to a multi lane Roundabout. At least a couple of years before the rebuild begins. That one will probably get a ton of "letters to the editor" about school traffic and such.

5pts by Joe, on Flickr

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:29 am

Candleshoe wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:02 am
nebugeater wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:14 am Looks like former Husker QB Tommy Armstrong Junior will be playing with the Danger this season. No idea what the attendance is like, but if there are empty seats this should fill a few.

https://nebraska.tv/sports/content/form ... ska-danger

Attendance had been dropping a bit each season after GM Mike McCoy left the team a few years ago. He was a super aggressive promoter and always got butts in seats. We had been loyal ticket holders up until 2017 when we started to lose interest. The revolving door of players that the IFL seemingly encourages doesn't do it for me.
Glad to see the direction that Charlie Bosselman appears to be taking this year. He'd been hinting at some Husker signings and this is a pretty big "get" to kick things off with.

It also sounds like this might not be the only Ex Husker if I read between the lines corectly

gisbuxfan · Post by **gisbuxfan** » Mon Feb 04, 2019 10:24 am

There was a rumor that Chipotle is moving to town. This was confirmed by Chipotle's twitter account when asked.