Nebraska Chambers awards Lewellen and Ogallala Summer Rendezvous event

Jodi Lewellen was named Professional of the Year while the Ogallala Indian Summer Rendezvous received Event of the Year.

Updated: October 21, 2026

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Nebraska Chambers awards Lewellen and Ogallala Summer Rendezvous event

Scottsbluff/Gering United Chamber of Commerce executive director Joe Lewellen poses with her award for Professional of the Year.Photo courtesy of Nebraska Chamber of Commerce.

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Nebraska Chambers awards Lewellen and Ogallala Summer Rendezvous event

Regional

Historic Grand Island building gets new life as The Venue at Railside

Roadwork to begin on two stretches of I-80 in central Nebraska

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One Day for UNK breaks fundraising records, raising more than $745,000

2026 NAIA football season concludes with another installment of Nebraska's longest-running rivalry

One Day for UNK kicks off, aiming to build on last year's record

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