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Omaha Central High School Graveyard

By David Koesters

Published October 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM CDT

We visit the Nebraska State Historical Society to unearth some grim remains from the grounds of Omaha's Central High School.

Special thanks to Matt Piersol for finding and sharing this story with us during our visit to the NSHS site at 1500 R Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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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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