Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of August.
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🏘️ Community
On Saturday, community members lined the street in Beaver Lake for the National Heart of the Nation Walk to honor U.S. Marine Daegan Page.
The Daegan Page Foundation will hold a golf scramble at Lake Ridge Golf Course starting Sept. 18 to support veterans.
Abide turns renovated homes into community hubs that offer resources and support through its lighthouse program.
The nonprofit aims to increase from 68 to 100 lighthouses soon and will see a fundraising climb in October to add new advocates.
Volunteers hosted a drive-thru event at NP Dodge Parking Lot Saturday to mark 25 years since Sept.
11 by handing out yard signs that honor first responders and military sacrifices. Local partners support an 11-day service campaign starting Sept. 1.
Saturday morning, the community gathered at American Heroes Park to honor fallen Bellevue soldier Master Sgt. Noah Tietjens, who died in March, as Martial Arts International hosted martial arts lessons and food to comfort his family — a tribute to his enduring service.
🚧 Accidents
A grieving mother established a life jacket station and memorial at Wehrspann Lake to help prevent future drownings after her 19-year-old son died this summer.
💼 Business
Ziggi’s Coffee is building a drive-thru in Sarpy County at 180th & Jennifer Road as workers install the concrete slab — the company runs an Omaha store at 5102 South 201st and plans a third site at 19333 Gold Street.
🎭 Culture
The Dundee festival brought families together with a parade, chalk art, a 5K run through Memorial and Elmwood Parks, live music, a beer garden, and more than 100 local vendors along Underwood Avenue.
🏈 Sports
Senior forward Italo Jenkins, who transferred from Oregon State after a College Cup run, played a key role in Omaha’s 4-2 comeback win against Eastern Illinois on Thursday — and coach Dowling expects him to lead the scoring charge as they host Florida International this coming Sunday at Caniglia Field.
Coach Matt Rhule named UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea as Nebraska’s starting quarterback after a long scrimmage (with TJ Lateef and Danny Kaelin competing for backup) while Gunnar Gottula secures an offensive line spot and injured cornerback Kahmir Prescott is out; Nebraska opens at home against Ohio Saturday at 11 a.m.
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