Nebraska American Legion 2024-2025 Lottery Winners AnnouncedNews ReleaseLincoln (January 28, 2025) – The Nebraska American Legion held the drawing for its annual lottery fundraiser at their Mid-Year Conference on January 20 in Norfolk. All proceeds of the lottery are used to support our Nebraska American Legion Programs.The $2,500 grand prize winner was Robert Wilhelm of
Nebraska American Legion Honors Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-YearNews ReleaseLincoln (January 27, 2025) - The Nebraska American Legion has selected Sgt Shane Maloley of Beatrice as their 2024 Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Beatrice Police Department.Sgt Maloley has been with the Beatrice Police Department for the past 15 years where he
Nebraska American Legion honors Firefighter/EMT-of-the-Year News Release Lincoln (January 27, 2025) – The Nebraska American Legion has selected Brent Bergstrom of Bellevue as their 2024 Firefighter/EMS-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Offutt AFB Fire and Emergency Services. Bergstrom has been with the Offutt Fire and Emergency Services for the past 21 years
Valentine Homeschooler Wins State Oratorical ContestNews ReleaseLincoln (January 27, 2025) – Ella Brenneman, a homeschool student from Valentine, earned first place at the 86th annual American Legion Oratorical Contest held on January 17th in Norfolk, Nebraska. She was awarded a check from the Nebraska American Legion for $1,500.The competition includes an eight to ten-minute prepared