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Author Archives: Dirk Chatelain

Dirk Chatelain, a lifelong Nebraskan, spent 18 years at the Omaha World-Herald and authored “24th & Glory,” a portrait of North Omaha history and its epic generation of athletes. He's the five-time Nebraska sportswriter of the year.

Posted inGreater Nebraska, Statewide

Now a political liability, Tim Walz’s trip to China left a lasting impression on his fellow Nebraskans

by Dirk ChatelainOctober 4, 2024October 31, 2024

Thirty years ago a group of 49 Nebraskans went on an unforgettable adventure. The high school teacher who led the trip might be the next vice president of the United States.

Posted inMetro

Feek’s Fight: He’s changed a team, a town and many lives. Now Coach Feeken fights for his own.

by Dirk ChatelainDecember 13, 2023January 11, 2024
Posted inHistorically Excluded, Metro

A Nebraska basketball court helped make him. Now Josh Jones wants to save it.

by Dirk ChatelainJune 9, 2023August 31, 2023
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