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No More Empty Pots was awarded a grant

Activities of nonprofits… No More Empty Pots was awarded a $20,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands. The grant will go towards the Community Market Basket Program, providing over 20,000 pounds of local healthy fresh produce to 100 individuals

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Foundations donate millions to help community

Foundations donate millions to help community By Melinda Keenan / World-Herald staff writer Aug 19, 2018  There are always needs to be met in every community. Homeless individuals living downtown, patients fighting illness or disability, youths seeking a chance to

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Greater Omaha 2040 envisions a bright future

Greater Omaha 2040 envisions a bright future By David G. Brown / Greater Omaha Chamber Aug 19, 2018  It’s 2040 and Greater Omaha has emerged as one of America’s great next-generation regions. We’re a technology leader, a voice on the

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Events in the Village!

In The Village! Aug. 10-12 — BBQ, music, games and rides are the ingredients for a fun event for the whole family at Riverfront Ribfest at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park in Council Bluffs. The rib teams include: Aussom Aussie

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Auction to benefit United Way

Fortnite-themed uniforms to be auctioned off after Storm Chasers game tonight Auction to benefit United Way Johnathan Wesselink 3:31 PM, Aug 6, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) – Omaha Storm Chasers will be debuting Fortnite-themed uniforms at tonight’s game, then auctioning off the special-edition jerseys

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United Way of the Midlands Awards Grants

Activities of nonprofits… Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska was awarded a $115,000 grant from United Way of the Midlands. The grant will help nearly 2,000 girls in under served areas within the Omaha metro area have access to the life-changing

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