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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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What Is A Circle Of Support United Way Of The Midlands

Originally published: June 21, 2022 Full-time city of Omaha employees to receive $3,000 as part of second distribution of ARPA funding OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said Tuesday that full-time city employees will receive $3,000 as a “thank you”

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The Salvation Army

Originally published: May 8, 2022 The Salvation Army ENDE KOTOUC AND MEGAN McMURRY JOIN THE SALVATION ARMY OF OMAHA’S ADVISORY BOARD The Salvation Army of Omaha recently appointed Wende Kotouc and Megan McMurry to its advisory board, which supports the work of The Salvation Army in

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