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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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Stories bring smiles on day dedicated to volunteering

Photos: Stories bring smiles on day dedicated to volunteering Jun 22, 2018 Buy Now Sojern employee Lauren Van Winkle reads to Joscelini Henry, 7, at Martin Luther King Elementary. REBECCA S. GRATZ/THE WORLD-HERALD Facebook Twitter Email Print Save  The United

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United Way awards $201,100 to Salvation Army

United Way awards $201,100 to Salvation Army The grant will fund housing, food, counseling and material assistance in Council Bluffs and Omaha By Jon Leu Jun 20, 2018 Updated Jun 20, 2018  The United Way of the Midlands has awarded a $201,100

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Volunteers promote summer reading

Volunteers promote summer reading By 6 News | Posted: Thu 7:09 PM, Jun 21, 2018  |  Updated: Thu 7:40 PM, Jun 21, 2018       OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A day of action for volunteers on Thursday turned into a day of learning for Heartland students.

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Omaha gets new fruit bushes

Omaha gets new fruit bushes By 6 News | Posted: Tue 8:19 PM, Jun 05, 2018       OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Kellogg’s Wild Berry Froot Loops Ambassadors teamed up with United Way of the Midlands to plant fruit bushes at two City Sprouts locations

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