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The TierOne Bank Foundation

In Foundations and Trusts by admin

Established in 2002 as a charitable outreach organization, the TierOne Bank Foundation was based in Lincoln and enhanced community involvement of TierOne employees throughout the bank branch network in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. The organization supported employee community service by providing grants and economic support throughout the bank’s markets totaling nearly $3.5 Million.

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TMCO

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Roland Temme, on the outside, looked like any other farm boy growing up on the plains of Nebraska. Even he didn’t know he would someday own a company with over two hundred and twenty employees, covering four city blocks and utilizing cutting-edge technology.

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Charlie and Suzy Wright

In Nebraska Leaders by admin

Charlie Wright was born in 1932 and raised in Scottsbluff, where he graduated from high school in 1950. As a boy he climbed the CCC switchback trail to the top of Scotts Bluff, where he explored the area that Curly Hair, later known as the famous Oglala Lakota thunder dreamer, Crazy Horse, cried his vision quest.

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Krieger Family Foundation

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The Krieger Family Foundation was established by Jim Krieger, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gallup and his wife, Penny in 2011. It focuses on the importance and relevancy of learning entrepreneurial skills, supporting and helping develop programs such as the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension 4-H Youth Development Program and the Lincoln Public Schools Entrepreneurship Focus Program.

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The Missouri River

In Natural Attractions by admin

The Missouri river, at 2,540 miles in length, is the longest river in the United States. It has played an important role in the discovery and expansion of our country to the West Coast, as well as to the discovery and expansion of Nebraska as a state.

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The Ludemann Ranch

In Farms and Ranches by admin

Welcome to the Ludemann Ranch, the home of a family that strived to make a difference in their community as they enjoyed the deep satisfaction of a love of the land.

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Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

In Nebraska Notables by admin

Dr. Susan La Flesche PicotteJune 17, 1865 – September 18, 1915About the SculptureOn Friday, March 26, 2021, the Nebraska State Capitol Environs Committee voted to approve a submission by City …

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Thomas Rogers Kimball

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Thomas Rogers Kimball (April 19, 1862 – September 1, 1934) was born in Linwood, Ohio, Kimball and moved to Nebraska in 1871. An architect and master planner, he was national leader who designed Nebraska landmark buildings and exhibition facilities.