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January 2024

'Mini-Liberty’ statue could return to Omaha park

John Lajba has grown accustomed to having Lady Liberty loom over him while he works in his downtown Omaha studio. Still, the sculptor would rather see the weathered 9-foot copper statue depart his studio shelf - its home for the past 30 years - and placed back where it belongs.
John Lajba’s downtown Omaha studio houses an old replica Statue of Liberty, known as a Little Sister of Liberty. Photo: Joseph Saaid for Flatwater Free Press

Mike’s Mic

EMERSON - Christmas is a magical time of year and obviously, with all of the Grandkids, it’s especially special this Christmas season, blah, blah, blah. I’m trying to stay hep or hip with my fashions, and now I’m feeling insecure.
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Happenstance

I guess I got my Valentine’s Day present(s) a little early this year. Last weekend, Jim finished a few Honey-Do projects on my list.
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Honored for 70 years

Newman Grove resident Elliott Broberg (center) was honored last week as a 70-year member of American Legion Post 73, Newman Grove. He was presented a 70-year membership certificate and pin by Commander Ivan Herchenbach and Treasurer and Former Adjutant Ray Flood.
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