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A federal grant was awarded to help with construction of a Vietnam War memorial in Papillion.

Progress being made on Papillion’s Vietnam veterans memorial

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
A little more than a year ago, the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation broke ground to build a new Vietnam War memorial in Papillion, next door to the Sumtur Amphitheater.

Community

A 50-mile walk across parts of the Omaha Metro Sunday helped raise awareness and support for...

Advocates for veterans take day-long journey across Nebraska with 50 Mile March

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Taylor Johnson
It’s a 50-mile walk making a difference in the lives of those who served our country.

Heartland Heroes

Three World War II veterans met Friday for the first time -- eight decades after the war.

Omaha WWII vets meet for first time 8 decades after the war

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By John Chapman
Three men are all meeting for the first time Friday -- but they all have one thing in common: they were all up in the air during World War II.

Community

Residents in Crescent, Iowa, had a special celebration for Flag Day on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

At Flag Day ceremony, Iowa veteran shares how war brought her, husband together

Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Joe Harris
A community of retired veterans attended a heartfelt Flag Day ceremony Wednesday at the Old Lincoln Highway Veterans Monument Park.

Heartland Heroes

An OPS ESL teacher is making a difference in the lives of his students.

Omaha Public Schools teacher is May Hometown Hero

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Craig Nigrelli
Call it a last week of school surprise for the 6 News Heartland Hero for May.

Heartland Heroes

Heartland Heroes: North Omaha Music & Arts

Heartland Hero brings jazz center to north Omaha

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Craig Nigrelli
Dana Murray is putting his talents on display at the North Omaha Music and Arts building at the corner of 24th and Lake, formerly Love’s Jazz and Art Center.
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