Willow Island (also Willow) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in western Dawson County, Nebraska, United States.

[3] Willow Island lies near Interstate 80 along U.S. Route 30, between the cities of Cozad and Gothenburg.

[5] It was named after a nearby island where willows were abundant.

"[7] A post office was established at Willow Island in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1991.

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