KEARNEY, NE — A Nebraska business is celebrating nearly a half-century in business by giving away room makeovers.

Bruce Furniture started in Alliance in 1977 and has since opened additional locations in Hastings, Holdrege, Kearney and North Platte. The family-owned store celebrated 45 years in business with a month-long event in October. It gave away five $4,500 room makeovers to customers who registered in each store and one makeover for an active service member or veteran who was nominated online.

The winners are: Alliance: Carla Wade, Hastings: Gayle Wademan, Holdrege: Marlene Lueking, Kearney: Callie Brown, North Platte: Amy Tuma, Military: Gene Krejci