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The remains of American soldier Robert "Bobby" Pierce, who survived the Bataan Death March but died in a Philippine prison, will be interred at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday.
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Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn faced off in a U.S Senate debate at the Big Iron Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
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Pottawattamie County designates Sept. 7–11, 2026, as National Payroll Week, honoring payroll professionals who ensure accurate, timely pay for county employees.
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