Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds Kearney Hub Jun 26, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A permanent tribute to America’s 250th anniversary has been installed at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds.kAm%96 3C@?K6 628=6 D4F=AEFC6[ E:E=65 “w@=5:?8 @? E@ uC665@>[” H2D 4C62E65 3J z62C?6J 2CE:DE |:<6 $F89C@F6 2?5 H2D :?DE2==65 (65?6D52J 27E6C?@@? 2D A2CE @7 E96 p>6C:42 ad_ 46=63C2E:@?]k^Am The bronze eagle sculpture "Holding on to Freedom” was installed Wednesday afternoon in front of the Expo Building at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds. COURTESY, BOB HARPST kAm$E2?5:?8 f 766E E2==[ A=FD :ED 32D6[ E96 3C@?K6 D4F=AEFC6 D6CG6D 2D 2 =2DE:?8 DJ>3@= @7 A2EC:@E:D> 7@C qF772=@ r@F?EJ] xE H:== 36 565:42E65 2E f A]>] yF=J c 5FC:?8 E96 p>6C:42 ad_ qF772=@ r@F?EJ r6=63C2E:@? 2E E96 72:C8C@F?5D]k^Am kAm$F89C@F6[ H9@ 92D 366? A2:?E:?8 2?5 D4F=AE:?8 D:?46 49:=59@@5[ D2:5 E96 628=6 H2D 2 ?2EFC2= 49@:46 7@C E96 AC@;64E]k^Am People are also reading… Feds warned Bryan East over price transparency. Hospital blames clerical discrepancy Where did Nebraska land on ESPN's 2026 Big Ten football preview Nebraska athletics and Adidas release new football uniforms for 2026 Bettering Kearney helps Arram heal heart broken by loss of two children Nebraska's top offensive line target to announce commitment on Friday Nebraska's new Adidas football uniform includes redesigned numbers, pants Tiny town Weston defies the odds, is celebrating 150 years Lincoln Diocese pays woman who accused priest of sex abuse $75K to release claims Explore Lincoln during Trail Trek bicycle ride later this month Nebraska football representatives announced for Big Ten Media Days Kearney weighs data center safeguards as industry expands Nebraska football adds talented wide receiver to class of 2027 Murder-suicide determined as cause of death for two Omaha couples Settlement reached over $3.6 million life insurance proceeds of dead Lincoln businessman 48-year-old Douglas County Jail inmate dies in Omaha hospital kAm“x 92G6 2=H2JD =:<65 628=6D[ 2?5 E96 628=6 C6AC6D6?ED @FC 4@F?ECJ 2D @FC ?2E:@?2= 3:C5[” $F89C@F6 D2:5] “%9:D H:== DE:== DE2?5 7@C E96 ?6IE ad_ J62CD]”k^Am Mike Sughroue, who sculpted the America 250 eagle, poses after it was installed Wednesday. COURTESY, BOB HARPST kAm$F89C@F6VD 2CEH@C< 42? 36 7@F?5 :? w2DE:?8D[ w@=5C686[ z62C?6J 2?5 =@42E:@?D :? r@=@C25@]k^AmkAm%96 D4F=AEFC6 :D A2CE @7 2 J62C=@?8 677@CE =65 3J E96 p>6C:42 ad_ qF772=@ r@F?EJ r6=63C2E:@? r@>>:EE66[ 2 8C@FA @7 G@=F?E66CD H@C<:?8 E@ 4@>>6>@C2E6 E96 ad_E9 2??:G6CD2CJ]k^Am kAmr@>>F?:EJ 5@?2E:@?D >256 E96 D4F=AEFC6 2?5 46=63C2E:@? A@DD:3=6] pD A2CE @7 E96 DA@?D@CD9:A AC@8C2>[ p==\p>6C:42? $A@?D@CD C646:G65 2? `g\:?49 3C@?K6 628=6 D4F=AEFC6 >@56=65 27E6C E96 =2C86C A:646]k^Am kAm%96 p>6C:42 ad_ qF772=@ r@F?EJ r6=63C2E:@? H:== 368:? 2E d A]>] yF=J c H:E9 J2C5 82>6D[ 7@@5 ECF4<D[ 2 366C 82C56?[ =:G6 >FD:4 2?5 E2:=82E:?8] p c_\>:?FE6 7:C6H@C<D D9@H[ 49@C6@8C2A965 E@ >FD:4[ 368:?D 2E `_ A]>]k^Am maryjane.skala@kearneyhub.com 0 Comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Feds warned Bryan East over price transparency. Hospital blames clerical discrepancy Bryan Health said the issue comes down to how it files paperwork with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Where did Nebraska land on ESPN's 2026 Big Ten football preview The Worldwide Leader in Sports believes the 2026 edition of Nebraska football will be an average team by season's end. Nebraska athletics and Adidas release new football uniforms for 2026 Nebraska football has officially unveiled new home and away uniforms for the upcoming season. Nebraska's top offensive line target to announce commitment on Friday Nebraska football made the final five for 2027 five-star offensive lineman Albert Simien. LSU, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M are the… Tiny town Weston defies the odds, is celebrating 150 years Weston is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a dedicated history book and weekend festival on June 12-14. Founded in 1876, the Saunders Co… Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Dr. Ranjan Gupta on new orthopedic center at CHI Lakeside Traffic at the intersection of Warlick Blvd. and Homestead Expressway Traffic at the intersection of Warlick Blvd. and Homestead Expressway Council member Mitch Nickerson talks about the issues Council member Mitch Nickerson talks about the issues Henderson ADA Park Henderson ADA Park
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