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  Encyclopedia: Grand Island, Nebraska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Island was once known for being a center of prostitution [1] (http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=usandvol=322andinvol=369).
The Nebraska Panhandle is an area in the west of the state of Nebraska.
The Sand Hills of Nebraska is a 25,000 mi²; (65,000 km²;) region of plant-anchored sand dunes in the north-central part of the state.
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 Grand Island, Nebraska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grand Island was once known for being a center of prostitution due to the volume of railroad traffic which went through it.
In about 1890, sugar beets were introduced as a crop in Nebraska, and a sugar beet processing factory was built in the southwest part of Grand Island.
Stuhr Musem of the Prairie Pioneer, Grand Island, Nebraska
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 Grand Island Nebraska Home Page
Grand Island is the third largest “stand alone” city in Nebraska and is proud to be the flagship city for Greater Nebraska.
The Central Nebraska Regional Airport, under the leadership of the Hall County Airport Authority, will have completed $48 million in FAA airport improvement projects in the past five years and upcoming two years.
Grand Island is unquestionably the premier retail shopping hub between Omaha, Nebraska and Denver, Colorado featuring a wide assortment of retail establishments giving Grand Island the second highest retail recapture rate in Nebraska.
www.grand-island.com   (341 words)

  
 GRAND ISLAND - Online Information article about GRAND ISLAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The city is situated on a slope skirting the broad, level bottom-lands of the Platte river, in the midst of a fertile farming region.
College (Baptist; co-educational) was established in 1892 and the Grand Island Business and Normal College in 1890; and the city is the seat of a See also:
A " Grand Island " was founded in 1857, and was named from a large island (nearly 50 M. See also:
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 Grand Island Nebraska Real Estate
In Grand Island, the average home price is $98,350, while prices range from $65,000 to $600,000.
Centrally located 153.8 rail miles west of Omaha and 137 rail miles east of North Platte in the fertile Platte River Valley, the city of Grand Island was plotted by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1866, and derived it's name from a landmark, 40-mile-long island on the multi-channel Platte River.
Fonda, actor and native Grand Islander, was born.
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 Hall County Grand Island, Nebraska (Counties)
The county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, is Grand Island.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 51,764, an increase of 2,839 over the 1990 census.
Grand Island is located in Hall County (of which it is the county seat) 22 miles north of Hastings...
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 Grand Island, Nebraska Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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Map of where Grand Island Northwest is located in Grand Island.
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 Grand Island, Nebraska (Cities)
Grand Island is located in Hall County (of which it is the county seat) 22 miles north of Hastings between Aurora and Alda along Hwy 34/281 on the banks of the Platte River near Crane Meadow Nature Center and Cheyenne State Recreation Area.
The 1857 German immigrant settlement, sponsored by the Chubb brothers and Barrows Town Company of Davenport, Iowa, was made along the Platte River Road.
Today, Grand Island is a manufacturing giant, offering more jobs in this field than the two neighboring Tri-City neighbors combined.
www.ohwy.com /ne/g/grandisl.htm   (141 words)

  
 Grand Island, Nebraska -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Island, Nebraska -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
[Categories: Hall County, Nebraska, Cities in Nebraska, All-America City]
Grand Island is a city located in (Click link for more info and facts about Hall County, Nebraska) Hall County, Nebraska.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/g/gr/grand_island,_nebraska.htm   (484 words)

  
 Diocese of Grand Island - At The Heart Of Nebraska
The Diocese of Grand Island operates under the direction of Bishop William J. Dendinger in his role as shepherd and teacher.
Consisting of over 42,000 square miles in central and western Nebraska the Church is a true cross section of age, race and economic background, yet we are truly one in the faith and family of Christ.
The Diocese provides an organizational structure through its chancery offices and various ministries to ensure communication, education, cooperation and assistance in the religious needs of the Church throughout western Nebraska.
www.gidiocese.org   (212 words)

  
 Cheap flights to Grand Island, Nebraska - TripAdvisor
Our Grand Island hotels page presents hotels ranked by popularity - read traveler reviews and guidebooks.
TripAdvisor's Grand Island restaurants page shows you the best local places to dine.
Visit our Grand Island forum page to ask questions and get advice about Grand Island travel.
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 Grand Island Nebraska Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
Grand Island Nebraska Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
Attractions Within 30 Miles Of Center City Grand Island.
Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau (website) *0.8 Miles
www.metrotravelguide.com /hotels/grand_island/ne/usa   (71 words)

  
 Respect My Wishes
We have created this website to help the people of Grand Island learn about the support services available to the seriously ill and their caregivers.
Caring for an ailing relative can be one of the saddest and most difficult experiences in a family’s history together.
This website was created by the Grand Island Coalition for End of Life Care, a community organization dedicated to improving end of life care through education, advocacy and support.
www.respectmywishes.org   (713 words)

  
 Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
As you browse through our site, you'll find important information for our chamber business partners, as well as points of interest and investment for residents of and visitors to Grand Island.
At the Grand Island Chamber, we take pride in our involvement with Grand Island's largest group of independent businesses.
As a team, we look forward to growth and prosperity with the same entrepreneurial spirit that made Grand Island the great community it is today.
www.gichamber.com   (92 words)

  
 Find in a Library: Grand Island, Nebraska in 1867
Find in a Library: Grand Island, Nebraska in 1867
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WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries.
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 Orbitz: Hotel Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Closet motel to Fonner Park and Oasis Water Park, both are 1 blk away.
Hotel address: 1311 S. Locust, Grand Island, NE Area served
Grand Island, Nebraska, USA,Hastings, Minden,Kearney,Loup City,York,Central City,Columbus,Seward,Red Cloud
www.orbitz.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=7890   (145 words)

  
 eBay - grand island nebraska, Postcards Paper, Maps, Atlases, Globes items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
St Francies Hospital Grand Island Nebraska old postcard 
Grand Island Nebraska Police Rescue Law Officer Patch 
Grand Island High School NE Nebraska Postcard 1900's 
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 Chamber of Commerce Grand Island, Nebraska, apartments, motels, jobs
To find homes for sale or apartments for rent in Grand Island, NE.
visit the member directory of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
Who better to answer the questions; "Where is Grand Island, Nebraska and what is there to do?"
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 Grand Island schools
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Your search for 'districts or schools' in 'Grand Island' returns 33 results.
Nebraska school information: Nebraska schools, Nebraska districts, Nebraska cities
www.greatschools.net /modperl/bycity/ne/?city=Grand+Island   (247 words)

  
 City of Grand Island Public Library
Nebraska Center for the Book Announces 2003 Jane Geske Award
biography from Kappa Delta Pi The Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc. is the founding and ongoing sponsor of the Abbott Sisters Project.
211 North Washington Street, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 (308) 385-5333 FAX (308) 385-5339
www.gi.lib.ne.us /abbottslinks.html   (337 words)

  
 Grand Island Little Theatre - Grand Island, NE, 68801-5914 - Citysearch
Grand Island Little Theatre - Grand Island, NE, 68801-5914 - Citysearch
Sign In · Help · Oct 21 2005
118 W 3RD St Grand Island, NE 68801-5914
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 Grand Island, Nebraska (68801) Forecast : Weather Underground   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Grand Island, Nebraska (68801) Forecast : Weather Underground
Find the Weather for any City, State or ZIP Code, or Airport Code or Country
The Weather Underground has teamed up with Ambient Weather, Weather Display and Weather View 32 to build a network of weather stations across the globe.
www.wunderground.com /US/NE/Grand_Island.html   (125 words)

  
 Grand Island Nebraska - Hotels in Grand Island NE
Grand Island Nebraska - Hotels in Grand Island NE Grand Island Nebraska Hotels
Holiday Inn Grand Island-I-80,Ne 7838 South Us Hwy.
Holiday Inn Express Grand Island, Ne I-80 And Hwy.
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 Lodging.com: Hotel Details
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Grand Island offers 48 guest rooms nestled quietly along the Platte River.
We provide easy access off Interstate 80, Exit 312 South.
Hotel address: 7838 S HWY 281, Grand Island, NE Area served
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 Grace Abbott, Grand Island, Nebraska, social worker, US Children Bureau November 17 in History
Grace Abbott, Grand Island, Nebraska, social worker, US Children Bureau November 17 in History
Grace Abbott, Grand Island, Nebraska, social worker, US Children Bureau
All events are blessings given to us to learn from.
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 Find New and Used Cars: in Grandisland, Nebraska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Find New and Used Cars: in Grandisland, Nebraska
Finding your next new or used car is easy with AutoMart.com.
Your search returned more than 200 Ads (limit of 200 displayed).
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 Parrella Nissan - Grand Island, Nebraska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
We hope that with this web site we'll have the pleasure of introducing more people than ever before to the Nissan difference.
Here in Grand Island we have a complete inventory of new and pre-owned Nissans -- as well as expertly staffed service and parts departments -- and we're confident that you'll find the experience of buying or leasing a new Nissan from us a most agreeable one.
We invite you to stop by our Dealership at any time.
www.nissandealer.com /carpenter   (102 words)

  
 Home
The official starting point for all things Grand Island.
the Grand Island area, as well as an expanded number of categories and
Designated the Official Grand Island start page by:
www.grandisland.com   (65 words)

  
 Grand Island Nebraska - Hotels,Real Estate,Restaurants,Yellow Pages,City Guide...
Grand Island Nebraska - Hotels,Real Estate,Restaurants,Yellow Pages,City Guide...
Local City Guides for Grand Island, NE Grand Island Nebraska
© 2004 CityInsider Grand Island NE - City All rights reserved.
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 Grand Island Independent
Nebraska products, artists, musicians to converge at Crane Meadows on Saturday
Updated 7:30 PM ET Residents begin to leave Florida Keys
This site, and all its content, © Copyright The Grand Island Independent
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