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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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United Way Day of Action: April 8, 2021

Originally Published: February 21, 2021 United Way Day of Action: April 8, 2021 “Our greatest strength is our spirit of community.” Local nonprofits can’t do this innovative work without community support. That’s why United Way of the Midlands is hosting

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Goodfellows campaign raises almost $650,000

Originally published: January 10,2021 Goodfellows campaign raises almost $650,000 There’s no question that The World Herald’s Goodfellows charity is needed more than ever, said Shawna Forsberg, president and CEO of the United Way of the Midlands. Her agency’s 211 helpline tells

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