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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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Back-to-school backpacks helping kids in need

Originally published: August 3, 2022 Back-to-school backpacks helping kids in need Employees with KPMG, an audit and tax company, and United Way of the Midlands volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters today.OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of volunteers stuffed backpacks full of

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United Way collects $32 million for metro distribution

Originally published: July 5, 2022 United Way collects $32 million for metro distribution Through the generosity and caring spirit of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro, United Way of the Midlands has raised $32 million during its fiscal year, which ended June

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UNO Welcomes David Brown as Executive in Residence

Originally published: July 2, 2022 UNO Welcomes David Brown as Executive in Residence Officially joining UNO on June 1, Brown, who recently retired as CEO of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, has been brought in to support the university as

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