“New Heights Dedication”

Artist Gary Staab’s sculpture “New Heights” comes to the Library

The name of the sculpture, “New Heights,” was submitted by community member Norbert Wenzel
during the naming contest in 2019. World-renowned artist Gary Staab is a Grand Island
native. He is pleased to be able to bring his crane art to help beautify Grand Island and bring
awareness to sandhill cranes and their migration story.

The majority of the value of this sculpture has been given through a generous financial gift
by the Staab family of Grand Island and an in-kind gift of labor by the sculptor. The Grand
Island Public Library Foundation has conducted fundraising efforts to provide the seating wall,
electrical, landscaping, taxes, and other related expenses necessary for completion of this landmark addition to our community’s quality of life amenities.

A community-wide dedication ceremony will be held September 24th at 5:30 P.M. at the Grand
Island Public Library. The public is encouraged to attend.