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Connie Claussen and Nebraska Women's Athletics

By David Koesters

Published April 10, 2024 at 8:49 AM CDT

Hear how Connie Claussen helped start the Softball College World Series as well as her work to bring women's college athletics to the fore.

Special thanks to Phyllis Choat and Robyn Carter, volunteers with the Douglas County Historical Society. Pictures used with permission from UNO.

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David Koesters

David started in broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has worked for a number of radio and television stations around the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat.

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