By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Their focus quickly shifted away from the nearby playground equipment when the big, red vehicle pulled into the parking lot. The children, bundled up in coats, mittens and stocking caps, pressed their faces against the chain-link fence as George Wiedel began unloading his gear. “It’s a fire truck,” one child exclaimed. “Hi, fireman,” another shouted. They were clearly excited about Wednesday morning’s … [Read more...] about ‘Hi, fireman’: Community helpers visit UNK Child Development Center
Kearney Volunteer Fire Department
UNK students give back to community during The Big Event; More than 450 at 40 locations
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Winter weather altered some of their plans, but it didn’t stop an army of University of Nebraska at Kearney students from completing their mission. About 450 students spread out to 40 job sites Saturday for The Big Event, an annual day of giving back when Lopers take on various service projects to say thanks to the Kearney community. The Big Event, started at Texas A&M University in 1982, is the largest one-day, … [Read more...] about UNK students give back to community during The Big Event; More than 450 at 40 locations
