World-Herald records show in October 1925, President Calvin Coolidge came to Omaha to lead the American Legion parade and attend a lunch at the Omaha Club. That began the run of 16 consecutive ...

West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during ...

New Bedford's Garden of Contemplation is named for decorated WWII Veteran Felix S. Witkowicz. Find out his story: ...

Then on June 6, 1944, on D-Day, Felix serving as a Squad Leader, landed on Omaha Beach. His mission was to disarm mines and remove obstacles, ensuring safer passage for American tanks and troops ...

Military honors will be conducted by the Glidden American Legion. David was born on November ... Doyle Zimmerman of Omaha and Douglas Zimmerman of Carroll. David was preceded in death by his ...

A magic and comedy show, a popular musical, local author fair and the St. Cecelia Cathedral Flower Festival are among the ...

Leo Glade Rechtenbach passed away in the early morning hours of January 22, 2025, at Jennie Edmondson Hospital in Council ...

Ernest Kobs knows his family history. He knows his great-grandparents both emigrated from Germany, married in 1870 and, in ...

Jessica Baldwin, a lecturer at the School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska Omaha, says ... As for the physical benefits, they are legion. Daily exercise can help lower your ...

He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his children Patricia Chaney (Paul) of Nebr. City, NE and Dwain “Butch” Hardbarger (Missy) of Omaha, NE; three great-grandchildren: Brittany ...

Steven served his country in the United States Navy and was the State Service Officer for the American Legion for 20 years ... Michelle Burger of Omaha and Debbie Burger of Council Bluffs, IA and ...

Xavier Watts arrived as a wide receiver. He switched to safety and became an All-American. Monday, he can help Notre Dame win a championship.