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One Year Later: Reflecting on Resilience After the April 2024 Storms

In times of crisis, communities reveal their strength. One year ago, tornadoes swept through our region, leaving a trail of destruction — and a powerful reminder of what it means to care for one another. As devastating storms and tornadoes tore through parts of Nebraska and Iowa, families were displaced, homes were destroyed and lives were uprooted. Yet in the face of this destruction, individuals and businesses across the region stepped up to help.

We remember the destruction, but even more, we remember what happened next: a swift, unified response from neighbors, nonprofits and partners across our region.

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Assistant Vice President, Development Jobs in Omaha, NE at United Way

Originally published: August 30, 2022 Assistant Vice President, Development Jobs in Omaha, NE at United Way Title: Assistant Vice President, Development Company: United Way Location: Omaha, NE Organization: United Way of the Midlands Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Development Department: Donor Engagement FLSA

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United Way rebuilds trust through local knowledge

Originally published: August 29, 2022 United Way rebuilds trust through local knowledge The United Way once ran one of the most successful fundraisers in U.S. history but in recent decades, its struggled to find its footing. Its new CEO Angela

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Brain-eating amoeba suspected in 2nd Midwest death

Originally Published: August 20, 2022 Project helps Nebraskans address issues affecting their health One of the patients Dr. Denai Gordon had been seeing for a while at Nebraska Medicine’s Durham Outpatient Center was missing a lot of appointments. The woman

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