Nebraska Church Women Demanded New Building, Made History
In 1925, church women in Geneva, Nebraska told the men they wanted more than a cramped kitchen. They wanted a whole new church, and they sold enough meals to help build it.
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Nebraska Scholarship Offers $1K to Rural Ag Students
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
Basketball Players Rescue 2 Drivers From Nebraska Sinkhole
Two college basketball players didn't hesitate when a sinkhole swallowed two vehicles at a busy intersection in Omaha. While others recorded on their phones, Esra Kurban and Olivia Borsutzki jumped out of their car to pull trapped drivers to safety.
Small Nebraska Town Sparks $6M Growth in Five Years
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
Nebraska School Earns Rare Perfect Marks in State Review
An independent state review team gave Scottsbluff Public Schools glowing marks across every category, with one area rated "second to none." The five-year evaluation highlighted a caring culture where students say teachers are "here to help us."
Retirement Home Surprises Grand Island Students on Kindness Day
Staff from Primrose Retirement Communities surprised Central Community College students with gift bags on Random Acts of Kindness Day. The heartwarming gesture brought smiles to students navigating their busy college schedules.
Grand Island Seniors Surprise 60 Students With Kindness
Retirement community residents spent weeks assembling gift bags filled with candy and Amazon cards to brighten the day of local college students. The surprise giveaway marks the ninth year Primrose Retirement Communities has celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day by spreading joy to strangers.
Red Cross Volunteers Keep Nebraska Air Base Running
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
Red Cross Volunteers Keep Offutt Air Force Base Running
Twelve Red Cross volunteers are keeping an Air Force base pharmacy running smoothly while helping military families through emergencies. Their work shows how civilian volunteers can make military life easier for thousands of service members.
Omaha Teams Win 4 Wrestling Titles in One Championship Day
Two Omaha high schools dominated Nebraska's state wrestling championships, with one team claiming its first title in 13 years and another securing its fourth straight crown. The victories showcase years of dedication finally paying off for young athletes across the state.
Nebraska Awards $4,000 to Eight Students Taking Charge
Eight Nebraska high school students just earned $500 scholarships simply for learning how to pay for college. EducationQuest Foundation rewarded teens who took the initiative to understand financial aid, proving that asking for help can literally pay off.
Nebraska Town Creates Scholarship Honoring Beloved Teacher
A former student is funding a new scholarship at Hastings High School to honor the teacher who inspired them decades ago. The award will help two seniors each year pursue teaching careers of their own.
Frozen Beaver Found on Lincoln Sidewalk Bounces Back
A beaver discovered ice-covered and limping on a Lincoln sidewalk during extreme cold is now recovering at a Nebraska wildlife center. The displaced animal arrived thin and injured but is regaining strength with round-the-clock care.
Nebraska Football Player Wins Olympic Gold in Bobsledding
A scrappy special teams player from a 700-person Nebraska town became a two-time Olympic medalist and bobsledding legend. Now he's helping other football players discover their hidden Olympic potential.
Omaha Woman Rows 3,000 Miles Across Atlantic—No Experience
Taryn Smith had never been in a rowboat before signing up to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. After 46 days at sea, the Nebraska woman became the first American woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone.
Lincoln Police Save Frozen Beaver in Subzero Rescue
A beaver sat motionless outside a Nebraska liquor store with ice crystals frozen into its fur when officers arrived to save its life. The same weekend, rescuers also transported a young bobcat to safety, proving that compassion extends to all creatures in need.
Nebraska Woman Rows Solo Across Atlantic in 46 Days
A 25-year-old from landlocked Nebraska taught herself to row, then became the first woman to complete the World's Toughest Row alone, crossing 3,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean in 46 days. Taryn Smith's journey from Omaha to ocean champion shows what's possible when you chase your biggest dreams.
Care Home's Valentine Lunch Celebrates 50-Year Love Stories
A Nebraska care center honors lasting love with a special Valentine's Day lunch for couples married for decades. The intimate event helps residents continue cherished traditions they thought they'd lost.
Nebraska Town Plans Wind Energy Around Bird Migration
A Nebraska community is proactively studying how to protect millions of migrating birds before building wind turbines. Local officials brought in experts to ensure renewable energy development doesn't harm the 80% of the world's sandhill cranes that pass through each spring.
Kearney Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska just earned a spot among America's 250 Best Hospitals, putting it in the top 5% nationwide. The achievement reflects years of commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence.
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