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In a surprising shift, Nebraska communities that fought wind farms are now embracing nuclear energy. Four towns are competing to host a new nuclear plant, seeing it as cleaner and more space-efficient than renewables.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff, a physician leader who has served CHI Health Good Samaritan for nearly three decades, received the hospital's Champion of Philanthropy award for her generous contributions to healthcare and community programs. Her dedication shows how medical professionals can heal communities far beyond the exam room.
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.
A Nebraska hospital is teeing up community support to replace aging ambulances that serve thousands of emergency calls. The charity golf tournament shows how a small community is coming together to keep life-saving services running strong.
After years of failed attempts, a Nebraska school superintendent finally built her dream expansion—thanks to $7.6 million in tax revenue from wind turbines. Across the state, 44 counties are turning renewable energy into real money for schools, roads, and tax relief.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
For 35 years, a Nebraska foundation has helped 492 students pursue healthcare careers, and many stay to serve their rural communities. Applications are open until April 1 for the next round of scholarships.
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.
A charity golf tournament in Kearney, Nebraska is helping replace aging emergency ambulances that serve the community. The May 29 event brings golfers together to fund vehicles that respond to 911 calls and standby at local sporting events.
When Dell "Gibb" Hedges passed away, his Nebraska town showed up with vintage cars and decades of memories to celebrate a man who turned strangers into friends. His legacy proves that simple generosity and passion can leave an irreplaceable mark on a community.
Twenty students from rural Nebraska just received scholarships totaling $18,750 to pursue healthcare careers, bringing a 35-year program's total impact to over half a million dollars. These future nurses, therapists, and medical professionals will return to serve communities that desperately need them.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
When a tornado destroyed four homes in St. Libory, Nebraska, volunteers from across the country showed up to help—and a local coffee shop owner is keeping them caffeinated and fed. The outpouring of support proves communities are strongest when neighbors need them most.
Dozens of volunteers placed 5,000 flags at veterans' gravesites across two Nebraska cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day. The community also installed 40 new trash receptacles and restored the veterans memorial through donations and grants.
A Southeast Community College student who discovered his passion for programming in a single class became the first employee of CompanyCam, a growing tech startup. His journey from uncertain beginner to software engineer shows how community colleges open doors to unexpected careers.
A small Nebraska town just proved community support can make a big difference for students. The North Platte Public Schools Foundation's annual golf tournament drew record sponsor participation and raised over $15,000 for educational programs.
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.
After a decade of greeting lawmakers and staff at Nebraska's State Capitol, Cameron the cat is being honored with a bronze statue. Supporters are raising $37,500 to immortalize the furry greeter who brought comfort during long legislative nights.
A small Nebraska city has transformed flooding disaster into opportunity, investing more than $150 million in water systems, highways, and housing that's already paying off. Plattsmouth just earned state recognition for economic development after sales jumped 30% and 150 new homes filled with residents.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
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