“You men are the backbone of America. Burn all the cities down – you farmers and ranchers will live. Tear up the farms and ranches – that’s the end for everybody…”
Pinnacle Bank
Throughout the communities we serve, Pinnacle Bank is known for our strength, stability, service and values. We’re a family-owned bank holding company that traces our history back to 1938 in Palmer, Nebraska. During the Great Depression, Palmer, a town of 420 people, needed a bank.
Sunderland Foundation
The Sunderland Foundation, which is based in Kansas City, was established in 1945 by Lester T. Sunderland.
State Farm Foundation
State Farm, well known for being a “good neighbor” by “being there” for our customers, was founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance salesman George Jacob “G.J.” Mecherle. We now insure more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S. State Farm is a mutual company owned by its policyholders.
Roger Larson
Roger Larson was born October 28, 1925, on a farm near Wausa, Nebraska to Ted and Alveda Larson, who were second generation Swedish immigrants. With a strong sense of duty to his country, Roger applied for and was accepted into the Air Force Cadet Program in 1943 and eventually attained the rank of Captain and the Honor of Group Bombardier-Navigator in the Twentieth Air Force.
Lincoln Community Foundation
A group of visionaries with a genuine love for Lincoln and dedication to its constant improvement founded the Lincoln Community Foundation in 1955. While stated in many ways since our founding in 1955, the words LINCOLN FOREVER convey the fondness that those who have made gifts to and through the Foundation have always held for this community and its successful future.
First National Bank
Since 1857, First National Bank has been dedicated to doing what’s right for our customers, employees, shareholders and the communities we serve.
Junior League of Lincoln
Mission: The Junior League of Lincoln is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action of trained volunteers.