Nebraska Sons of The American Legion Selects Scholarship Recipients News Release (Lincoln) May 6, 2026 – The Nebraska Sons of The American Legion selected four recipients of the Nebraska Sons of The American Legion Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a current Nebraska Sons member or to a direct male descendant of a veteran. The
Nebraska American Legion Selects Maynard Jensen Memorial Scholarships News Release (Lincoln) April 1, 2026 – The Nebraska American Legion selected 13 recipients of the Maynard Jensen Scholarship. The Maynard Jensen scholarship began in 1989 as “The American Legion Scholarship” and it was renamed in 1992 in memory of Past Department Commander Maynard Jensen of Aurora.
Nebraska American Legion Selects Boschult Scholarship Recipients News Release (Lincoln) April 1, 2026 – The Nebraska American Legion has selected five recipients of the 2026 Edgar J. Boschult Memorial Scholarship. The Edgar J. Boschult memorial scholarship is awarded to full-time students in the University of Nebraska system that are enrolled in military science courses or
Nebraska American Legion 2025-2026 Lottery Winners Announced News Release Lincoln (February 11, 2026) – The Nebraska American Legion, held the drawing for its annual lottery fundraiser at their Mid-Year Conference on January 18 in Norfolk. All proceeds of the lottery are used to support our Nebraska American Legion Programs. The $2,500 grand prize winner was
Minden Junior Wins State Oratorical Contest News Release Lincoln (February 11, 2026) – Frank Kovacs, a junior from Minden, earned first place at the 87th annual American Legion Oratorical Contest held on January 17th in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was awarded a check from the Nebraska American Legion for $1,500. The competition includes an eight to
Nebraska American Legion Honors Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-Year News Release Lincoln (February 11, 2026) - The Nebraska American Legion has selected Noah Zach of Crete as their 2025 Law Enforcement Officer-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Crete Police Department. Zach has been with the Crete Police Department for the past 2 years, where
Nebraska American Legion Honors Firefighter/EMT-of-the-Year News Release Lincoln (February 11, 2026) – The American Legion, Department of Nebraska, has selected Jeremy J. Genier of Omaha as their 2025 Firefighter/EMS-of-the-Year for his hard work and dedication to the Offutt Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services. Genier has been commended at multiple scenes saving lives, assets,
American Legion Junior Law Cadet Honorees Chosen News Release (Lincoln) July 24, 2025 – The Nebraska American Legion’s 56th annual Junior Law Cadet Program was held June 23 – 26, 2025, at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center in Grand Island. 18 boys and 21 girls who just finished their junior year of high school
Nebraska American Legion Department Commander Elected News Release Lincoln (July 3, 2025) – Judy Walters of Ainsworth was elected and installed as the Commander of the Nebraska American Legion during the 107th Annual Convention held June 26 - 29, 2025, in Columbus. Walters is eligible for The American Legion through her service in the
2025 American Legion Cornhusker Boys' State News Release (Lincoln) June 13, 2025 – On Saturday, June 7, 2025, 301 boys graduated from Cornhusker Boys State. This week-long program, held on University of Nebraska – Lincoln’s campus, is sponsored by the Nebraska American Legion. The course brings boys from every corner of Nebraska to Lincoln
