(AP) — Backers of retaining a veterans home in Grand Island intend to seek a $300,000 commitment from the Hall County Board of Supervisors.
The request will go the board at its meeting Tuesday. Supervisor Gary Quandt says the money, if approved, would be provided over four years. He says keno revenue is a likely source for the funding.
Last week the Grand Island City Council approved a commitment of $3 million.
At stake is the $120 million replacement for the aging Grand Island facility. The state will be considering proposals from four cities that wish to host the replacement home, a 225-bed facility that will be called the Central Nebraska Veterans Home.
The cities in the running are Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney and North Platte.