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The Nebraska Hall of Fame: Robert W. Furnas

By David Koesters

Published March 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

Discussing another Nebraska Hall of Fame honoree, we learn about Robert W. Furnas, Nebraska's second governor, and the many institutions he helped set in motion in Nebraska.

Special thanks to NE Hall of Fame Commission Chair Sara Crook.

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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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