The problem is relatively simple: The property is much more valuable to the University of Nebraska for its research park than it is for the relatively limited use as State Fair Park.

The State Fair will be much more valuable to Grand Island than it was to Lincoln, which is already host to dozens of other major events.

And, it will be a relative bargain to everyone involved. ...

We feel greater Nebraska is doing well to pull such a major statewide attraction out of one of the state's two major population centers. ...

Agriculture is a statewide industry, but those of us in greater Nebraska live it more directly than do our friends in Lincoln and Omaha.

Moving the annual event a few hours closer to the geographic center of the state is a good idea.

We hope the Legislature sends LB1116 to Gov. Heineman's desk for approval.

McCook Daily Gazette

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